Sweet!! That's my kinda repair!! lol

 

Looks like I'm gonna need to replace starter it happened again after a couple times of turn off n on, it was ok and has been ok since.. (Holding my breath till I can get it replaced)
thanks guys for all your help!

 

Just An update! I have had the starter replaced and all is well! Thanks guys for all your help!

 

This is happening to me also. I am replacing my starter tomorrow. I believe the bendix gear is sticking as mentioned above.

 

There is also a TSB out there about this for extended crank time and it requires replacement of the cam position sensor.

I'm not sure how extended your crank time is.

 

I believe the extended crank time in the TSB refers to extended cranking required to start the engine.
The issue in this thread refers to the starter remaining engaged after the engine starts, and the starter has been de-energized.

 

Thanks ronjenx. That sounds much more extended than I was thinking. Lol

 

6 months ago my jeep wouldn't start. I could hear the starter spinning but not engaging the fly wheel. Replaced the starter, no missing teeth on the fly wheel. Yesterday morning same issue with the starter. Spinning but not engaging the fly wheel. Anyone know if the cause. I will replace the starter again but don't want to be stranded in the future especially off road. Thanks in advance for any help. Also the only electrical issue I've had is with the stock radio. Everything works but no sound. Replaced with a second stock radio that lasted 2 weeks and one morning no sound.

 

I'd bet the replacement was a rebuild from a chain parts store -- right?. Those are much more a roll of the dice proposition, OEM quality is usually best, and online is better pricing than at the dealer.