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1989 Jeep Cherokee jeep engine problems
1989 JEEP CHEROKEE
208,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
JAKE1990
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when i turn the key on the jeep there is a grinding noise
Mar 12, 2010 at 11:34 AM
CJ MEDEVAC
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If you mean......when the key is in the STARTING position-----it grinds.......If you mean ON position disreguard my answer below.
You may either need a new starter (preferred fix)
Or your flywheel teeth have a undesired problem
I am betting on the starter.
Love, Turddog
Mar 12, 2010 at 12:14 PM
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