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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Default *turn the key* nothing happens.

This has been happening for months now at random times, usually occurring in bunches. when i go to start the jeep i'll turn the key to ON and everything will comes one electric wise (radio, dash, a/c, headlights, etc.) but when i turn to start NOTHING happens. no click no noise no nothing. i've replaced the battery, the battery cables/terminals, the starter, and the ignition key and STILL having this problem. the crazy part is usually if i just wait a few moments-few minutes it will start right up like nothings happened. only once or twice did it take longer then 10 minutes. ive also cleaned all my engine grounds that i can find.

any ideas at all of what it could be? im getting so fed up im about to sell the jeep and get a chevy which is crazy cause i love jeeps but i just cant deal with this anymore.

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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Next time it happens put it in neutral and see if it starts. If so more then likely it's your NSS.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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Neutral safety switch. Next time it does it, shift into neutral and it should fire right up.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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NSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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What they said. Its free to fix, which means you bought all that other stuff for no reason
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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If you have a alarm turn it off and see what happens.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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i dont have an alarm and i forgot to mention my NSS is only a few months old and i have tried starting it in neutral and nothing happens
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Replace battery cables. Positive first. Then if not start still, Negative.

Yes I know from actual, this happened to me, experience.

Good Luck
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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i already replaced the battery cables...
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Check for power to small wire to starter when turning key to start ....
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Check for power to small wire to starter when turning key to start ....
alright i will try to look next time
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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No start checklist..
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/no...cklist-155216/
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
alright i'll look into that thanks.

it just sucks though cause it does it at the most random times
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