No crank no start 1999 Xj
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From: Berea, Ohio
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
Just got it it’s been sitting for a while. I’ve tested everything. Everything’s good still no crank or start. I didn’t get the starter tested. That’s the only thing I didn’t test the sides that does anyone have any other ideas that it might be?
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From: SoCal
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
On the starter solenoid, you'll find the big cable coming from the battery and a small one that comes from the starter relay. If you jump from the big one to the small one (do not touch to ground!!!), the starter should crank (key off). Don't need a big wire, you can even use a small screwdriver (do not touch to ground!!). It's a quick way to see if your starter is bad, without removing it and having it tested. This will also bypass everything else in the starting system wiring. If it cranks consistently, something is wrong upstream. Next suspect is the starter relay in the PDC. You can try swapping it with the fan relay or the AC relay to test it. Next would be the NSS. The NSS completes the circuit to the starter relay (you should hear the CLICK when the key turns to START.
Here's a recent thread you should review.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/sta...dition-269285/
Here's a recent thread you should review.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/sta...dition-269285/
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