Notices
Stock JK Tech Bulletin board forum regarding issues with OE (original equipment) components of the Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) such as factory suspension parts, engine, transmission, body parts, interior fixtures and the on-board computer.

How easy is it to replace the starter on an 08 JK??

Old 11-02-2011, 08:52 PM
  #11  
JK Freak
 
69mach1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Poway, California
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Cool

Originally Posted by Fitba101
Nope. It ended up being the neutral safety switch as you mentioned. Thanks a lot for the help man, you saved me a few hundred bucks.

Nice catch OH9JK

Gotta love the internet and this website
Old 11-03-2011, 04:19 AM
  #12  
JK Enthusiast
 
tncruiser's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: tn
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Fitba101
Hey guys, the repair shop wants $320 to replace the starter on my 08 jk unlimited. That sounds like a rip to me. I've never replaced a starter before, but im willing to give it a shot. Anyone know how easy it is. Pics/ info is much appreciated.
if you have never done it how do you know its a rip
brianj
Old 11-03-2011, 05:46 AM
  #13  
JK Enthusiast
 
CCTEX84's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Corpus Christi,TX
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I havent done it before and 320 sounds like a rip for a starter.
Awesome job btw gotta love this forum!
Old 11-03-2011, 05:55 AM
  #14  
JK Freak
 
duneslider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Riverton, Utah
Posts: 964
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I replaced my starter. 160 from dealer with turning in core. Two bolts hold it on and two wires attach to the starter. Takes less than an hour laying on the ground be even faster on a lift. That's over 160 just to do the labor for less than an hour. Using an air ratchet saved ten minutes as those bolts are long for some random reason.


Quick Reply: How easy is it to replace the starter on an 08 JK??



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:28 PM.