I have a 1995 jeep I have replaced everything I can think of and this thing still won't start. I've replaced starter, positive cable, ignition switch, all fuses, neutral safety switch, and some of the big fuses in the box under the hood. It will get power because the lights come on the radio turns on fuel pump but when I go to start it nothing absolutely nothing happens. I don't get it. Is there something I'm missing?? Help please.

 

Load test your battery.

 

That is also brand new and I did check it before I replied.

 

Maybe a relay? See if the starter is getting power delivered to it.

 

Even though you replaced the NSS. Have you since tried jumping it in order to rule it out fully? Your symptoms still match a NSS issue. Perhaps it is not adjusted properly, or you got a failure out of the box.

There are other things that can cause a no-crank like you are describing. But fully ruling out the NSS would be a good cheap first step.

 

 

Note from DJ
In your opening you stared
QUOTE:
It will get power because the lights come on the radio turns on fuel pump
Question about RADIO TURNS ON FUEL PUMP
Is that what you meant to say

 

Note from DJ
X2 on jordan96xj advice if your problem is no CRANK or is it Cranks but NO START.
If it no crank try placing the shifter in Neutral not Park and shake it back and forth with the key in the start position.
Don’t forget to keep us posted for more advice or what solved the problem so we all learn something.

 

there is some adjusting to installing the NSS. it pivots a bit. maybe try bypassing all the relays and get power to the starter directly? if that works maybe its just grounding issue. there is one by the battery, air intake, back strap to back of engine, behind the distributor, next to the air filter...

 

X2

 

Have you figured out what it is? My daughters just started doing this same exact thing last night. Hers is also a 1995 Cherokee. After work today I'm going to try a few things.

 

The idea is that if the linkage to the transmission is gummed up, broken, or out of alignment, or if the NSS is dirty it will result in the Jeep thinking it's not in park or neutral, the only two places that it should be able to crank over. It's a safety thing.

No crank is a way different diagnosis than no start. If it doesn't even turn over, you look at different things. A detailed description is important about how it's acting goes a long way to us even guessing what's broken.

One of the ways to check the linkage and NSS is to make sure no one's standing near the Jeep and try to crank it while messing with the shifter. Wiggling , trying it in drive or reverse... again, while parked all alone. If it suddenly turn over, the NSS is out of alignment.

 

I don't mind buying new, the ones I put on Now are both brand new but I think I'm missing a spacer or gasket ...unless if the cap is cheap ...and is rubbing the rotor

 

If it is a no crank scenario you can jump the starter using a remote switch with the key on.

If it starts and runs then you know what path to follow.

If it were me, I'd be looking at the wiring in the connector on the ignition switch on the steering column. Specifically that wide 7 wire connector.

I've had to replace the connector ( once ) as well as the switch ( twice ) on my sons 95 XJ.

One brand new switch failed within short time ..... so I went to the junk yard and found an XJ with a good switch unit, and because I found three keys inside that vehicle, I pulled the door tumblers as well. Ended up installing junk yard switch, and tumblers and all is well ...... for now!

 

As far as I know, there is no spacer or gasket under the distributor cap.

At least not on mine, and no ticking noises either.