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Old 10-07-2012, 12:46 PM
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Here is my story. I was fixing a few cosmetic issues from a stolen stereo a few years ago. Basically using epoxy to mount the broken radio frame and replacing the AC/Heater controls that were broken but functional. After installing the radio and heater, the jeep started up fine and all worked. I needed to take off the steering column cover to fit the dash bezel on. (The original had been missing for years.) Bit of a rough removal on the steering column cover, but everything was still plugged in. I installed the dash bezel and tried to start, but the was no crank, just a loud click. Also, I popped off the trim around the gear shift and put a few drops of silicone glue along the snaps to prevent the crazy vibration noise. Don't think this makes a difference, but I pulled it off again and all the connections are good under there.

Main Problem:
When turning the key, there is a loud click from the solenoid engaging, but no normal cranking, starting sound.

Issued that I've checked:
  • All electrical works, battery less than 3 mo old, tested and it's good.
  • Installed a new starter (had a spare), no change.
  • Checked relay in Power Distribution Center by swapping the Starter Relay for the AC Relay, no change.

Possible Issues:
CPS?

Thanks for looking. Any tips would be appreciated.

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Old 10-07-2012, 01:39 PM
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Try starting it in neutral
Old 10-07-2012, 02:11 PM
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Just tried to start in neutral, no go. Just read a post on the NSS, so I wiggled it a bunch as well. Still no start. Thanks!

Contiuing to test.
Pulling all fuses and checking CPS via the guide in the link below.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/h...start-1424302/

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