95 xj starting issue

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Nov 20, 2011 | 11:03 AM

thomas0202

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From: NC

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

95 xj starting issue

My xj wont start unless I slam on the shifter while its in park. It does this in neutral too. Anyone have any ideas. I hate having to take 10 minutes to start it sometimes cause pushing the shifter doesnt always work the first time.

Nov 20, 2011 | 11:40 AM

DFlintstone

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From: Nor-Cal Coast

Year: 90,84

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0,2.5

If it starts when you turn the key jiggling the shifter in park or neutral probably your NSS, (neutral safety switch) is gummy. Do some searching, either with search" above or with google. I hear it can be cleaned. Good Luck!

Nov 20, 2011 | 12:57 PM

ZINGGG

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From: Seal Beach, CA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six

x2 on the NSS

Nov 20, 2011 | 01:05 PM

Thunder & Lightning

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From: Sicklerville NJ

Year: 98 2 Door SE

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 High Output

x3 on nss

Nov 23, 2011 | 06:21 PM

thomas0202

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Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

thanks for all the replies. I took the NSS of today and cleaned the contacts and everything and it works perfectly now. Even fixed my reverse light problems!