1994 Cherokee Sport won't start, nothing happens when I turn the key!
08-30-2013, 05:53 PM
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1994 Cherokee Sport won't start, nothing happens when I turn the key!
1994 Cherokee Sport won't start. Good fuses, new ignition switch, good battery when I turn the key in the ignition switch nithing happens. No radio, gauges, starter, dash lights nothing! However the headlights still work and ideas guys I really lost 😡
08-30-2013, 06:00 PM
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Any ideas what I should check next? I already checked all the starter relays and fuses but they were all good. I saw some where that the fusible links were known to go bad but I can't seems to find any for the ignition system, where would they be? And should I even waste my time checking them!?!
08-30-2013, 09:10 PM
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Would it still have anything to do with the trans shifter if it's a manual?
And I checked the ignition switch on the lower part of the steering column. When I used the test light I was getting power? And specific grounds I should check....? :/
Btw thanks for the help guys, I'm new to cherokee forum I like it already!
And I checked the ignition switch on the lower part of the steering column. When I used the test light I was getting power? And specific grounds I should check....? :/
Btw thanks for the help guys, I'm new to cherokee forum I like it already!
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08-30-2013, 09:39 PM
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Would it still have anything to do with the trans shifter if it's a manual?
And I checked the ignition switch on the lower part of the steering column. When I used the test light I was getting power? And specific grounds I should check....? :/
Btw thanks for the help guys, I'm new to cherokee forum I like it already!
And I checked the ignition switch on the lower part of the steering column. When I used the test light I was getting power? And specific grounds I should check....? :/
Btw thanks for the help guys, I'm new to cherokee forum I like it already!
08-30-2013, 09:41 PM
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Your head lights do not run off of the ignition switch.
So this tells me your problem is in the ignition switch.
Double check everything. Make sure the switch is actuating when using the key. And power is going to the circuts.
08-31-2013, 07:12 AM
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Ok so I originally thought it was the ignition switch and ordered a new one, it came in last night and I put it in this morning....still nothing?
But I was going trough the wires and noticed a purple wire looked like it melted/burnt, but I tested it with the test light and it was still getting power. (I'll post pics later to describe it better)
But I was going trough the wires and noticed a purple wire looked like it melted/burnt, but I tested it with the test light and it was still getting power. (I'll post pics later to describe it better)
09-01-2013, 03:05 AM
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
New ignition switch installed on those plugs posted above ...shame on you that's xj abuse...lol...