Starter problem

[Brens07]

So is the knob glued, pressed, on with a clip?

 

[Dirty Dog]

So is the knob glued, pressed, on with a clip?

It's pressed on. Probably by some massive hydraulic press.

 

[BigAL07]

Got to twist while you are pulling your arm out of socket. It’s violent when it lets go so don’t hit yourself in the face with it

 

[Cabinetmaker]

My son just bought a 07 Wrangler unlimited about a month ago and we've been chasing an intermittent starting problem. On occasion, the starter will grunt and turn the motor maybe 10 degrees, not enough to fire, when you turn the ignition to start.
I have had the battery checked, pulled the starter and had it checked. All good. Checked voltages at cable end and on yellow wire at the starter. Good as well. When I put it back together, it started fine. Next episode, a dozen or so start cycles later, same problem. I replaced the ignition switch on the lower column, we were good again until this morning.
Pulling the IDO fuse doesn't always make a difference.
Since the starter will at least try, I wouldn't think it'd be the neutral safety switch.
Needless to say, after 10 years of wanting a Jeep, this is disappointing.
Anyone else experience this? Suggestions?
Thanks!
Greg
07 3.8, 115,000 miles.

My 2010 just had it's Starter replaced by me, getting good at it. Finally called the number on the new starter motor and he told me that the Power Control Module on these tend to do this and always have. Hit start, turns the motor slightly until the 40th time and then it starts and runs well. PCM replacement is costly, one starter every 8 months Does it, I guess. FYI: an ex-Jeep mechanic told me, yup these jeeps eat starter motors.