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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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For the last few days the jeep hasn't been starting right away like usual. When I turn the key, it won't crank. Yes radio, windows, lights, etc all work fine. Something strange I just noticed, I can turn the key back to ACC then rotate it to the lock position and pull the key out...the radio is still on. Its never done this before.

Quick help would be greatly appreciated as I'm sitting in a parking lot.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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see if you can push forward on the shifter or move it around a little. Could be the neutral safety switch
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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see if you can push forward on the shifter or move it around a little. Could be the neutral safety switch
Been trying that and still no-go. Thanks for the reply the dude.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Sounds like ignition switch issue
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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does the starter click or anything?? could be ignition switch?
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Sounds like ignition switch issue
I'm not hearing the starter click but I hear relays clicking.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Can you tap on the starter with anything? Maybe it can get you home
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could be a voltage problem too. If there is not enough cranking power
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Can you tap on the starter with anything? Maybe it can get you home
Just smacked the starter with a hammer lol and no change.
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Your stuck somewhere ?
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Originally Posted by shawn_00x
could be a voltage problem too. If there is not enough cranking power
Battery has 12.6v
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Your stuck somewhere ?
Yup, sitting in a parking lot. I'm not far from home but I do have a tool bag with me.
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Hmm, doesn't sound like a fix to make in a parking lot. Can you jump the starting solenoid on the starter to get it to crank??
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Originally Posted by shawn_00x
Hmm, doesn't sound like a fix to make in a parking lot. Can you jump the starting solenoid on the starter to get it to crank??
Never done that before....
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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Turn the key on, get a screw driver, and touch it between the two posts on the solenoid
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