93 Cherokee Country won't start. Code 12. Any idea?
 

Doesn't even crank. Jump start won't work. Voltage meter on the
dashboard displays normal voltage (12+). Hasn't happened before.
Is it because of bad starter?

Re: 93 Cherokee Country won't start. Code 12. Any idea?
 

Code 12 could mean the battery was recently disconnected:
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/fault/code12.html So, first check and clean
all your connections. Then determine if you can hear the starter solenoid
click making it's connect, if not that could be your problem. A Real batter
tester would read at least thirteen volts, and an alternator charging at
least thirteen and a half volts.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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"central4x4" <Stone.Xiang@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Doesn't even crank. Jump start won't work. Voltage meter on the
> dashboard displays normal voltage (12+). Hasn't happened before.
> Is it because of bad starter?



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Re: 93 Cherokee Country won't start. Code 12. Any idea?
 

Code 12 could mean the battery was recently disconnected:
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/fault/code12.html So, first check and clean
all your connections. Then determine if you can hear the starter solenoid
click making it's connect, if not that could be your problem. A Real batter
tester would read at least thirteen volts, and an alternator charging at
least thirteen and a half volts.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:----------@----------.com


"central4x4" <Stone.Xiang@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Doesn't even crank. Jump start won't work. Voltage meter on the
> dashboard displays normal voltage (12+). Hasn't happened before.
> Is it because of bad starter?



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Re: 93 Cherokee Country won't start. Code 12. Any idea?
 

central4x4 wrote:
> Doesn't even crank. Jump start won't work. Voltage meter on the
> dashboard displays normal voltage (12+). Hasn't happened before.
> Is it because of bad starter?

Rarely is that the case. More likely the voltage isnt getting to the
starter solenoid. Tried the old Sears screwdriver trick across the
solenoid?

Re: 93 Cherokee Country won't start. Code 12. Any idea?
 

central4x4 wrote:
> Doesn't even crank. Jump start won't work. Voltage meter on the
> dashboard displays normal voltage (12+). Hasn't happened before.
> Is it because of bad starter?

Rarely is that the case. More likely the voltage isnt getting to the
starter solenoid. Tried the old Sears screwdriver trick across the
solenoid?

Re: 93 Cherokee Country won't start. Code 12. Any idea?
 

Lon Stowell wrote:
> central4x4 wrote:
>> Doesn't even crank. Jump start won't work. Voltage meter on the
>> dashboard displays normal voltage (12+). Hasn't happened before.
>> Is it because of bad starter?
>
> Rarely is that the case. More likely the voltage isnt getting to the
> starter solenoid. Tried the old Sears screwdriver trick across the
> solenoid?

Code 12 isn't very important unless it's surround by a bunch of others.

No crank usually indicates a dead starter solinoid (think big ass relay)
But it can indicate a bad neutral safety switch, try starting in N.
Also in line is the starter relay, swap with the AC or Fog relay

I only have the 93ZJ book, the electrics should be similar.

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DougW

Re: 93 Cherokee Country won't start. Code 12. Any idea?
 

Lon Stowell wrote:
> central4x4 wrote:
>> Doesn't even crank. Jump start won't work. Voltage meter on the
>> dashboard displays normal voltage (12+). Hasn't happened before.
>> Is it because of bad starter?
>
> Rarely is that the case. More likely the voltage isnt getting to the
> starter solenoid. Tried the old Sears screwdriver trick across the
> solenoid?

Code 12 isn't very important unless it's surround by a bunch of others.

No crank usually indicates a dead starter solinoid (think big ass relay)
But it can indicate a bad neutral safety switch, try starting in N.
Also in line is the starter relay, swap with the AC or Fog relay

I only have the 93ZJ book, the electrics should be similar.

--
DougW