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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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I'm new on here, but I've read a lot of these threads and they have helped me fix my issues. Seems like there's a or of dedicated and intelligent people on this forum.. Kudos
But I'm having an issue I haven't quite figured out.. I have a 98 xj that has nit been starting, I get power when I turn the key to the on position but won't kick the starter. Dosent happen all the time, I've replaced the starter and relay recently, worked fine for a week then tonight it happened again. I can get under it and jump the celinoide so it seems it is getting power. Could it be my ignition switch? Thanks in advance
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Could be the Neutral Safety Switch (NSS).

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by prcherokee
Could be the Neutral Safety Switch (NSS).

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm
I've hear if you put in neutral and it starts then it's likely the case, am I right? I tried this the other day and it still did nit start.
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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Not really.Here is an excellent write up.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/non...writeup-71401/


Remove the starter relay and check continuity to ground on( terminal # 85)in park and neutral,if not clean the NSS.

Or swap the relay With the AC relay and try to start the Vehicle.

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