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Aug 2, 2018 | 08:27 AM

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01SilverWJ

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From: Remsen, NY

Year: 2000

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.7l

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Originally Posted by SXGT

OK so the wires going to cluster are getting good volts when I tested them

All wires and connections in D door and steering column looks perfect. Did not have a chance to get to P Door but the fob is locking and unlocking the doors.

Did you try unplugging the wiring to the driver's door? It's fairly easy and a good way to eliminate it as a possibility in your troubleshooting. Honestly, this is a more common cause of this problem than you would think.

I know I wrote a massive wall of text but this is something I have experience with...

Aug 2, 2018 | 10:45 AM

#17

SXGT

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Originally Posted by 01SilverWJ

You mean taking it out of the system? starting it with those unplugged?

Aug 3, 2018 | 07:20 AM

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01SilverWJ

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From: Remsen, NY

Year: 2000

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.7l

Yes, just unplug the driver's door. There is a rubber boot that covers the wires between the door and the body. The body side of that assembly is detachable. Detach it, leave the door open (so you don't crush the connector) and try to start the vehicle.

Aug 3, 2018 | 08:37 AM

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dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Holy Crap! Another upstate NY'er near me! I've done many midnight trips to Old Forge going thru your town! I've also had to repair wires in that bundle.

Aug 4, 2018 | 08:59 AM

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01SilverWJ

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From: Remsen, NY

Year: 2000

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.7l

LOL, yeah I noticed that. Sounds like you've literally driven right past my piece of dirt

Aug 4, 2018 | 05:24 PM

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dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

I really doubt you heard me. That was every Friday night in the summer of both 68 and 69. Well, maybe. I was driving my 67 SS Camaro with Cherry Bombs on it!

Aug 7, 2018 | 08:36 AM

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01SilverWJ

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From: Remsen, NY

Year: 2000

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.7l

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I really doubt you heard me. That was every Friday night in the summer of both 68 and 69. Well, maybe. I was driving my 67 SS Camaro with Cherry Bombs on it!

OK, fair enough

- that'd be around when I was born - but our property does border state route 12...