Hi I new to this site and im having problem with an 2000 Cherokee Sport 4x4 that I just purchased, First off the jeep has been sitting since 2002 and has only 19k miles on it, but the issue im having is that the jeep won't start from the ignition switch all the time, you try from the ignition switch and theres nothing but just dash lights, now if you go out to the starter and jump the small wire to the big wire she starts with no problem. I have cleaned all of my connections and tried starting in neutral but no luck.

Maybe someone could shed some light on this for me. Thanks in advance

 

Try bypassing the neutral safety switch. If this allows it to start via the key, you either need to refurbish or replace your NSS.

Here is a link that includes the "how to" on bypassing the NSS. Should only be done as a troubleshooting tool, as the NSS does more than allow the engine to turn over.

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm

 

thank for the reply but I looked at that link and the pick that shows the plug looks like its from an older jeep so it looks differn't to mine but I still looked anyway at the black plug thats there but there aren't any letters on the plug itself and there aren't 2 black wires side by side.

 

I have an power probe and shot power to the signal wire by the ignition and she cranked and also the turn signals arent working or the 4 ways unless i play with it.

 

any help?

 

Early morning bump maybe someone could help.

 

Try starting it in neuteral and kinda lightly move the shifter around when turning the key. The NSS is a PITA.

 

I tried that but also im not even getting an clicking sounds from the relay, is it possible of being the ignition switch

 

So i got fed up today and did what I normally wouldn't do I jumped out there and replaced the NSS and now she's running, so that was the issue and now she's on her way to get lifted, just would like to say thanks for the help.