jamie1

My 1989 jeep Cherokee dies when I release the key. Have tried everything...please help!!!!

highmileage

so it starts, but you have to keep the starter engaged to keep it running?

freegdr

possible ignition switch issue

highmileage

the blue box on the top of the column.

Xjtim

X2 99% sure

jamie1

ok, we have taken apart the ignition switch, tested relay sensors, did the fuel pump (not relevant but did it anyways), replaced ballister resister, someone said it was the green wire going to the switch.....nope, crank shaft switch is fine, we are stumped. Have been working on this for six months by process of elimination.

LeRoy90laredo

check the "inline fuse" on the wire that runs to the starter relay from the fuel pump. i believe its orange.

jamie1

yes it starts, but once you let go of key it dies. Someone told us to check the green wire....? We did that today and all green wires are fine.

freegdr

electric ignition switch mounted on coloumn not key switch ? taken apart was it checked for 12 volts going thru it when in run position????

freegdr

...lol... all checked for continuity

cruiser54

Very easily could be the fuel pump relay. How are you testing the wires and relays BTW?

jamie1

swapping out relay sensors with a good one. Checking all the fusable links and pulliing on the fusable links. Then checking for corosion.

jamie1

the ignition switch is the first thing we did!

cruiser54

Not using a meter?

highmileage

could be as simple as the rod going to the ign. switch is bent?