93 jeep grand cherokee laredo wont start unless i jump the starter

Transmission sticks in reverse- won't go into park. - JeepsUnlimited

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Jun 14, 2013 - 12 posts - ‎5 authors 2003 6 cyl 4x4 Grand Cherokee Laredo automatic- Occaionally, when shifting from REVERSE TO PARK, my Jeep will stay in reverse. Typically its ... '2001 WJ'4,0L'42RE'NV 242'380000 km'ECE Compliant' ??????????? ??? ...

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CarGurusJan 27, 2014 - 2001 jeep grand Cherokee laredo - Just purchased a 2001 Jeep GrandCherokee Laredo and ... It starts in PARK sometimes and sometimes it won't and I have to start it in Neutral. ... Hatch shuts flush, but won't stay shut. help!

Did you test the battery?
How old is it?

Try jumping the starter at the solenoid

May just be the solenoid

Can be transmission not fitted properly issue.

Your starter is bad.

First thing is to check all your fuses. It could be as simple as a blown fuse.
Thanks,
Lee

Try swapping your wiper and starter relays. If it starts that way, your starter relay is bad.

I THINK YOUR RIGHT! CHECK FUSES AND RELAYS FOR POWER ALSO IF THE POWER SUPPLY TO STARTER IS NOT A GOOD CONNECTION THEN IT WILL FAIL TO EVEN TRY TO START. GOOD LUCK!

No, not with out a lot of work. Electronics are most likely different on the 2 also.

Back up a minute...Do you have spark from the coil wire? (juice from coil) If so, change or check rotor and cap (wires do not all go bad at same time so unless they are wet, likely at least good enough to start engine)

OK...I have a 93 outside...one diagram I have shows an ignition module next to coil...but there is none on mine, (4.0 engine)
Two items to check are crank sensor and cam sensor inside distributor. Test procedure can be found in just about any manual including haynes.
You will need a decent volt/ohm meter to do testing. You can also check codes by turning ignition switch on/off three times, leaving it on the third time. Check engine will flash code #'s (ex: one flash, pause two flashes= the number twelve.then followed by a longer pause then another set of flashes etc.)