'99 Cherokee Sport want start...what to do
I recently went out one morning to start my jeep and it wouldnt start. It just made a click click click noise. All the interior/exterior lights worked but it wouldnt turn over. I pulled the starter & took it to advance to have tested, they said it's fine. I did the same with the battery and it to is good. Can anyone give me any other ideas, on what to check/do to get it running again. It has like 153,000 miles on it but I love it. Id like to keep it as long as I possibly can. Thanks for any & all feedback.
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From: Northern Illinois
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I had an issue like this a while back. I had to replace my battery terminal cables because there was to much resistance in the old terminals from corrosion. Not sure but it might be worth a try.
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From: S.Jersey
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I had this same problem at around the same milage. i went through every ground and cleaned them with emery cloth then put some diaelectric grease. i haven't had a problem since. i still have fact cables too. 160k on the clock.
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