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'99 Cherokee Sport want start...what to do

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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Default '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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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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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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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I did replace the terminals also. Sorry, should have mentioned that to.
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Ah cables, not just the terminals. I will try that also. Thanks
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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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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