Posted on Feb 03, 2009

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Ignition Lights Come on but wont crank

I have a 1998 Jeep cherokee sport when I turn the key the auxiliary comes on but the engine wont crank, nothing no noise but the auxillary does come on. Brand new battery and starter. Any ideas?

Anonymous Nov 04, 2012

I have this same problem with my 1998 Jeep grand cherokee 5.9 V8. It only happens sometimes though. I put it into neutral and it starts right up. Is this the neutral safety switch or something eles. Please help Thank you
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Starter clicks but wont crank engine Starter clicks but wont crank engine

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Try putting the car in neutral and starting. If its a manual trans it might be the clutch pedal safety switch or it may be something as simple as a loose battery connection.

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