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Old 11-27-2012, 01:01 PM
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It was a slow crank this morning got gas then no start at all pop started her then I went to school I can hear just the fuel pump thats it no click from the starter what fuse is the starter and wht relay is it
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Sounds like the battery to me
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Battery or loose cable check them all
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1. Remove battery cables. Clean them and battery posts until they are SHINY.

2. Never hurts to refresh grounds while you are at it

3. If above doesn't help, take your battery to a parts store and ask them to "load test" it. Load testing is the only accurate way of determining battery condition
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There's no fuse in the starter circuit. Battery connections first. This may help you in the future to address your Jeep's irregularities:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/cr...x-tips-153657/
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
There's no fuse in the starter circuit. Battery connections first. This may help you in the future to address your Jeep's irregularities:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/cr...x-tips-153657/
In newer XJ's like a 1998, there ARE fuses/relays in the starter circuit, right?
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I havent checked the batt yet ill do tht after I get home
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In newer XJ's like a 1998, there ARE fuses/relays in the starter circuit, right?
I have no clue. I'm a Renix guy for the most part.
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I havent checked the batt yet ill do tht after I get home
Yes. It's "back to basics" time.
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