jeep starts from solenoid
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
jeep starts from solenoid
but wont start when im using the key. gone back over the wiring and as far as i can tell everythings fine, like i said the fuel pump kicks in and it clicks but it wont turn over. however when you take a screw driver and tap the solenoid it starts fine.
ideas again?
ideas again?
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Year: 1985 shell
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 1996 6 cylinder Briggs & Stratton
do you mean tap as in tapping on , or jumping across terms ? if you can get to start by jumping terms. than you need to adj. switch on steering col.
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Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Laredo
I had similar issue on my '93 Laredo.. bought a new key cylinder thinking that was the problem, but when removing the old one, i found the linkage was broken. Got the new piece for $20 or so. I'd suggest looking inside the column
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
possible ignition switch 96 was the transition year it could be behind you key or on the column by yous shins
Last edited by freegdr; 01-02-2012 at 04:04 PM.
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