# Starting problem in a 2000 jeep cherokee sport

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-in-a-2000-jeep-cherokee-sport/22967>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [December 5, 2008, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-in-a-2000-jeep-cherokee-sport/22967 "2008-12-05T01:04:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 5, 2008, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-in-a-2000-jeep-cherokee-sport/22967/1 "2008-12-05T01:04:34Z")

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I have a new battery. When starting, sometimes cranks slowly struggling to turn on. I turn off ignition, restart and then starts right up. Is my starter starting to go bad? Or is it another part in the ignition that is faulty?