will not start/crank get is a clicking sound?

1985 cj7 jeep fan · 2024-09-16T08:10:58+00:00

replaced the solenoid with an automatic one by mistake and I replaced the starter with an OEM one from rock auto and I replaced the plugs and battery cables, and nothing had it running about 4 years ago. about 2 and a half years ago it would crank but not start/turn over and now all I get is a clicking sound coming from around the coil Please help. and for the record it has not been on the road since 1992 and its all original but for plugs cables tires solenoid and starter and battery.

1985 JEEP CJ7

80,308 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL

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1985 CJ7 JEEP FAN

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the solenoid is getting 12.56 volt. Can you please send me an image of where the fuse for the starter is located?

Oct 20, 2024 at 8:00 AM

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and i checked the connections and it is getting power like the headlights work the horn works the brake lights work the fan works, and the hazards work, and it clicks around the coil or the distributor.

Nov 11, 2024 at 10:24 AM

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I'm going to try another starter solenoid and just deep clean connections.

Nov 25, 2024 at 8:14 AM

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Hi Ken L. Thanks for trying to help but I replaced the solenoid with the one for the manual transmission and it fired right up.

Jan 1, 2025 at 5:52 AM