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98 XJ turned off my jeep and then i couldnt start it, wont even turn over

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Old 07-15-2012, 09:32 PM
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Hey guys im new first time posting. i Need ur help. I filled up my coolant overflow before going out to the beach for a bbq, ran to the store then forgot ketchup so i went home shut it off long enough to run inside, maybe 45sec and it wouldnt start, not even turn over. the starter has power and will start if i bypass the ignition by running a screwdriver across the starter terminals. (I know its not safe but didnt have a multimeter on hand) so im thinkink Solenoid or ignition...? i spilled a cpl tbs of water while filling the collant down around the starter/solenoid but that shouldnt effect anything right? Also where the hell is my interrior fuse box?

Any help is greatly appreciated, need my jeep to get my fam around when im not wheeling
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Do you have an auto? If so will it start in Neutral, or if you jiggle the shift lever while turning the key?

Fuse box is in the passenger's side kick panel, behind a plastic cover.
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Ya its an auto, i tried neutral but i havent jiggeled the shifter while starting. ill let u know if it works, and thanks for the fuse location i looked everywhere for that damn thing, lol


PS, No Luck with this solution and my fuses are fine. i believe that my solenoid got wet when the coolant spilled from the overflow and maybe burned it out when i started it the first time after that.

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