ZenDragon
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
I'm pretty sure I know whats causing this but I just wanted to run it by the experts (you guys) to confirm my suspicions. The issue is when starting up, it turns over a couple times, the lights flicker a bit, and then finally it starts up. There never seems to be an actual issue starting the vehicle, in that it always starts just sometimes in 2 seconds, sometimes in 8-10. I just replaced the distributor cap/rotor, wires and spark plugs and my battery is a fairly new Optima Yellow Top. Given that my battery has never died, I'm doubting it has anything to do with the alternator. If it were the starter I would imagine it wouldn't turn over at all. So, I'm guessing its just corroded battery cables, although, they don't really look that bad compared to some others I have seen around. Strangest thing is, if I turn the key to acc position, and let the stereo and headlights turn on and stuff first, it actually seems to start up right away, every time. Can you explain that? lol
Anyhow, would you all think that I am correct in this assumption? If so, I found this although it says its for a 1999-2001 and I cant seem to find one specifically for my model range (1995 4.0). However, I found this guys write up here on . Which I am going to try to follow, but I'm not sure if he is covering any "extra" stuff that may be beneficial to do. Anything else y'all would recommend I do while I'm in there, as it relates to any wiring that i will probably be yanking out?
Anyhow, would you all think that I am correct in this assumption? If so, I found this although it says its for a 1999-2001 and I cant seem to find one specifically for my model range (1995 4.0). However, I found this guys write up here on . Which I am going to try to follow, but I'm not sure if he is covering any "extra" stuff that may be beneficial to do. Anything else y'all would recommend I do while I'm in there, as it relates to any wiring that i will probably be yanking out?