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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Key wont start my Jeep anymore. if i turn the key to the on position and jump the starter it starts right up. any ideas?
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Trail Rig 97 XJ
Key wont start my Jeep anymore. if i turn the key to the on position and jump the starter it starts right up. any ideas?
Bad switch probably... sounds like the solenoid trigger wire isn't triggering the solenoid. ie. either the key switch is bad or the wire that goes from the key switch to the solenoid is shorted.

Use a volt meter to check the switch..
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