my daughters 91 cherokee 4x4 auto w/i6 wont start with the key but will start right up shorting the starter, does it have a solenoid. thanks guys

 

its built into the starter, time for a new starter. had a 74 superbeetle that was the same way. so i just left it the way it was and put in a push button for the starter.

 

it's not the solenoid if you can short it to start. Your problem lies in the ignition circuit. Check the fuses first. Then see if you get voltage to the solenoid trigger wire when you turn the key to start. If not you may have a bad ignition switch.

 

Try the nuetral safety switch on the side of the transmission, they are notorious for either out of adjustment or breaking.

 

thanks for the help, ill ck. into it

 

Check your starter relay under the hood. Thats where mine was bad. good luck.

 

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