no start in park (sometimes)
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no start in park (sometimes)
the grocery getter has developed a new intermittent issue. sometimes it wont start in park, turn the key and nothing, no click, buzz, pop, squeal, nothing. shift into N and it will start. this is an intermittent issue. whats going on?
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Check out this thread
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/199...anking-192053/
I ended up jumping B and C on the harness in mine until I clean it up. #23 on the above link. I have to go thru the cleaning procedure in the thread above. But until then, Mine starts every time.
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Seems that cleaning procedure link is gone? I'll look for my printed copy.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/199...anking-192053/
I ended up jumping B and C on the harness in mine until I clean it up. #23 on the above link. I have to go thru the cleaning procedure in the thread above. But until then, Mine starts every time.
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Seems that cleaning procedure link is gone? I'll look for my printed copy.
Last edited by jmrec100; Jun 11, 2014 at 01:15 AM.
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Thanks EZEARL
Glad you had another link. I'm still looking for my printed copy. I'll definitely be using that link you posted for doing mine. I need to remove my jumper.
A55MULL3T, post when you solve your issue.
Glad you had another link. I'm still looking for my printed copy. I'll definitely be using that link you posted for doing mine. I need to remove my jumper.
A55MULL3T, post when you solve your issue.
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As mentioned it is almost sure to be the NSS or Neutral Safety Switch. The good news is that if it should eventually get to the point where it won't start in P or N (And rest assured it will) you can easily "by-pass" it by jumping the 2 black wires together and get started and going
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after reading all these helpful replies and the links to older threads and picture writeups, i have decided (more like my empty wallet has decided...Just Empty Every Pocket) to 'jump' it for now, go to pickNpull and grab another (13.99) so I can rebuild it.
what black wires do I jump?,
what black wires do I jump?,
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This write-up from GoJeep (my favorite) lists the pinouts and what to jump to bypass.
http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm
http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm
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This write-up from GoJeep (my favorite) lists the pinouts and what to jump to bypass.
http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm
http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm
oh very cool, another xj site. very cool indeed. thanks F1Addict!
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A55MULL3T: I have the same empty pockets.
My connector was labeled B and C. I used a paperclip and jumped the Switch connector with a paperclip. Used the larger paperclip, bent it and cut it. Slide it back probe style and taped it. Worked and was easy to do. I jumped the Switch side of the harness in case there there was a problem. Easier to replace that side than the wiring harness to the Jeep if I screwed up and broke it. No worries though. Easy. Been a few months now and just haven't gotten to it yet. Be careful, it will start in gear since bypassed it.
I got one from the yard and will do that one too. In case I break mine pulling it out.
Ridiculous how much new costs. Dealer quoted I think $400. And AZ was $200. For a bleeping switch. All that is inside is copper contacts and a rotating lever.
My connector was labeled B and C. I used a paperclip and jumped the Switch connector with a paperclip. Used the larger paperclip, bent it and cut it. Slide it back probe style and taped it. Worked and was easy to do. I jumped the Switch side of the harness in case there there was a problem. Easier to replace that side than the wiring harness to the Jeep if I screwed up and broke it. No worries though. Easy. Been a few months now and just haven't gotten to it yet. Be careful, it will start in gear since bypassed it.
I got one from the yard and will do that one too. In case I break mine pulling it out.
Ridiculous how much new costs. Dealer quoted I think $400. And AZ was $200. For a bleeping switch. All that is inside is copper contacts and a rotating lever.
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A55MULL3T: I have the same empty pockets.
My connector was labeled B and C. I used a paperclip and jumped the Switch connector with a paperclip. Used the larger paperclip, bent it and cut it. Slide it back probe style and taped it. Worked and was easy to do. I jumped the Switch side of the harness in case there there was a problem. Easier to replace that side than the wiring harness to the Jeep if I screwed up and broke it. No worries though. Easy. Been a few months now and just haven't gotten to it yet. Be careful, it will start in gear since bypassed it.
I got one from the yard and will do that one too. In case I break mine pulling it out.
Ridiculous how much new costs. Dealer quoted I think $00. And AZ was $200. For a bleeping switch. All that is inside is copper contacts and a rotating lever.
My connector was labeled B and C. I used a paperclip and jumped the Switch connector with a paperclip. Used the larger paperclip, bent it and cut it. Slide it back probe style and taped it. Worked and was easy to do. I jumped the Switch side of the harness in case there there was a problem. Easier to replace that side than the wiring harness to the Jeep if I screwed up and broke it. No worries though. Easy. Been a few months now and just haven't gotten to it yet. Be careful, it will start in gear since bypassed it.
I got one from the yard and will do that one too. In case I break mine pulling it out.
Ridiculous how much new costs. Dealer quoted I think $00. And AZ was $200. For a bleeping switch. All that is inside is copper contacts and a rotating lever.
"Used the larger paperclip, bent it and cut it. Slide it back probe style and taped it."
jmrec100 ; any pics?
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