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by: mbearden1 June 3, 2005 4:32 PM PDT

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1998 Jeep Cherokee Won't Start

by mbearden1 - 6/3/05 4:32 PM

Turn the key and nothing...silent. Replace starter, ignition switch on column, and battery terminals. Wiring looks to be ok but, still nothing. I arc the solenoid w/ the key on and it starts fine. I have the manual and have done everything that it suggests. Any ideas? Thanks!


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1998 Grand Cheerokee Will Not Start

by bamador - 12/10/05 4:55 PM

In Reply to: 1998 Jeep Cherokee Won't Start by mbearden1

Hey, I have the same problem. How did you solve it?
I have replaced the ignition Switch, the starter, taken out the 3rd party alarm. I have also switches some of the relays under the hood in the fuse box to see if it made a difference.

Yes, I can touch the starter silionid with a screwdriver and it starts and runs great. How did you fix your issue? I can be reached at bamador_99@yahoo.com or if you have the cycles, call me 303-918-8149. I am stumped with this one.


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Wont start !!!

by yonesay - 12/31/05 5:07 PM

In Reply to: 1998 Jeep Cherokee Won't Start by mbearden1

Your problem sounds like a faulty nuetral safety switch in you console, try putting the shifter in nuetral then try starting it if it works you will need to replace the switch.


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Thanks, I think this may help...

by bigaiggy - 9/17/07 5:18 PM

In Reply to: Wont start !!! by yonesay

I just picked up a 93 jeep cherokee and it has the exact problem discribed here. I'm going to try and replace the nuetral safty switch, and hopefully all will be good. Thanks!


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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (5.9L) Won't Crank

by PBanta101 - 9/25/09 1:45 PM

In Reply to: Wont start !!! by yonesay

IN - CREDIBLE ! ! !

I actuated the solenoid manually - BINGO ! ! !

I tried starting it in Neutral - BINGO ! ! !

You have made my day, week, and month ! ! !

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You ! ! !


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Wont even turn over

by cshull54 - 7/31/10 9:29 PM

In Reply to: 1998 Jeep Cherokee Won't Start by mbearden1

Ok i have a 1998 jeep cherokee(automatic). I put it in the shop because it wont start. It was there for almost two weeks and it still doesnt work. He replaced two parts i cant remember what they were, but when i go to crank it it will make the noise like it wants to start but doesnt want to turn over. If you could please help me figure it out i would appreciate it alot.


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Try this

by rbp1947 - 9/27/10 5:43 AM

In Reply to: Wont even turn over by cshull54

I had same problem, it turned out after two weeks in workshop, to be the the "Crank Angle Sensor" had it replaced and works fine.


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Same Issue .. Jeep won't start

by driftgirl - 11/3/10 4:24 PM

In Reply to: Try this by rbp1947

I have the same problem, I have a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, automatic .. my Jeep wont start in neutral though .. I heard that it should, but it doesn't.

My jeep this has only happened to me 3 times, I go to turn it on and it acts like it wants to but then it wont, then when I try and turn the key, nothing, no sound, nothing. It will start after a few mins, but its kind of scary wondering if youru going to be stranded you know.

Do you think its this sensor?


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