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CJ's94GT · 02-19-2001, 10:35 PM

A battery could have 12 volts but not sufficient amperage to crank the starter motor. It is pretty typical of a battery that hasn't been used in a while.

Did you try thumping the solinoid while someone turned the key? Could just be stuck.

02-19-2001, 10:35 PM	#2
CJ's94GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wichita,KS Posts: 59	A battery could have 12 volts but not sufficient amperage to crank the starter motor. It is pretty typical of a battery that hasn't been used in a while. Did you try thumping the solinoid while someone turned the key? Could just be stuck.