Originally Posted by blue_on_blackXJ

Solenoid wire?

Originally Posted by demtek9

I have a 96 Cherokee that is pretty stock, but the thing won't turn over. It happened just twice last week where I turn the key and nothing happens. Backed off and turned it again to have it start normally. I started first time this morning. Now the dash/radio come on but the starter doesn't kick over. It's not the battery as instruments turn on and I replaced that a few months ago.

when I turn the key I hear something turn on like a fuel pump, but the starter doesn't make a sound. Where should I start looking.

Any advice is appreciated.

Jeff

Originally Posted by 413maxwedge

Just so you know if the battery has plates that have split apart inside you can still have enough juice to power the radio gauges lights etc ,and not have enough power to turn over the starter motor.So always test with another battery.Also like they said check and replace your battery cable ends and check the cables, I have been thru both these problems and these fixes worked for me