bigVOLharp98

Recently have replaced the following on GF's 96 sport:
-Battery
-Battery Temp Sensor
-Battery Cables
-Alternator
-Starter

As of yesterday everything was running perfect for her. No CEL. Nothing.

This afternoon she tries starting it and only gets a click.

When you first turn the key the GEN light appears but turns off. Then when completely turn over, everything goes out - lights, radio, etc. Get nada.

No codes appearing. Checked all connections - good.

I am stumped. Please help.

bigVOLharp98

Crazy coincidence...

Here's something I came across:

"I would try to rule out the ignition switch...

Try turning on the blower switch on your heater and "try" to start your Jeep. As you turn your key to the 'start' position, the blower motor should turn off. If it does not shut off, that would indicate a bad ignition switch."

I turned the heat ON and then gave it shot AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP???

Turned off. Tried again normal. Same result as before.

What sorcery is this???

OldTires

Eh? Hard to understand what's going on from your description, but it could be the Neutral Safety Switch.

Try putting it in neutral and then turning the key. If that doesn't do it, keep trying it by sliding the shifter from park to neutral. Eventually the switch engages.

jordan96xj

Check the quality and tightness of your connections in the starting/charging system. Particularly your ground connections.

OldTires

Is that your Jeep in the video, Jordan? If so, the engine bay looks real clean and nice. Great video too.

jordan96xj

Yes sir. That's my 80/day daily driver. Got it with 49k original miles 1 year ago, it now has 69k miles. (makes me sad to think about it).

mikesignal

go back and check your connections on what was replaced--battery, starter, alternator