Jeep won't start, battery 6 months old, clicking sound

40

Asked by Pickle7661 Apr 14, 2018 at 04:15 PM about the 2006 Jeep Wrangler SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Tried jumping and doesn't work.  Just hear clicking.  lights and radio do work.  
got new battery 6 months ago. started the jeep every week and started right
up except for a 2-3 week period and now won't start...just hear the clicking
when turn the key

5 Answers

40

Is there a way for me to test it? Is it something that's easy to replace or just better for a mechanic to do?

3 people found this helpful.
34,900

If you don't know how to replace a starter,then yes have someone qualified to test and replace if necessary.

1 people found this helpful.
65,810

Here is a way you can test it most of the time try tapping on starter with a hammer while some one tries starting vehicle at the same time if vehicle starts replace starter.

3 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Wrangler

Looking for a Used Wrangler in your area?

CarGurus has 4,578 nationwide Wrangler listings starting at $7,495.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Mathew Wooldridge
    Reputation
    1,530
  • #2
    djtm0500
    Reputation
    1,330
  • #3
    Nickjeep
    Reputation
    1,310
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
89 Great Deals out of 3,097 listings starting at $3,490
Used Ford F-150
252 Great Deals out of 13,515 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota 4Runner
16 Great Deals out of 288 listings starting at $14,888
Used Toyota Tacoma
49 Great Deals out of 1,164 listings starting at $2,030
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
136 Great Deals out of 5,687 listings starting at $2,995
Used Ford Mustang
27 Great Deals out of 1,658 listings starting at $7,888
Used Dodge Charger
29 Great Deals out of 818 listings starting at $6,200
Used GMC Sierra 1500
95 Great Deals out of 5,649 listings starting at $3,475
Used Toyota Tundra
24 Great Deals out of 923 listings starting at $7,990

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.