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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 08:18 AM
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Default 93 Cherokee / No power / Battery tests fine

Hey Guys!

So I got out to my jeep this morning, sit down and turn the key. Nothing.

The jeep does not seem to be getting any power whatsoever. No headlights, radio, or anything will come on.

I have taken the battery cables off and cleaned them out. Checked the battery with a meter. Everything seems fine.

Any ideas? I would love to be able to get this thing going this weekend. Its my DD.

Thanks so much!
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 09:22 AM
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Check positive batterycable at the battery.

Happened to my daughters...replaced battery and starter and cleaned grounds and still wouldnt start.

Positive cable was corroded under sheathing...grab it and wiggle it to loosen corrosion and it started. Replaced 5 dollar part after couple hundred spent onbattery and starter!
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 09:59 AM
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Be sure and check the grounds on both ends and clean them. If that fails check the main fuse, if that is good may be in the Ign. Switch lots of electrical connections to check.
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 10:31 AM
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Would a bad ignition switch cause no headlights or any other electronics? The headlights normally come on without the ignition switch being on?

Also, Would the only ground wires be attached to the left of the battery and to the engine? I just want to make sure I get both of them clean.

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