Re: 93 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't start
 

Thanks for all of the suggestions.
I cleaned the battery terminals. They were not very dirty and cleaning
them didn't help.
The car does have the bubble up near the overhead light however, I've
never seen it blink. Also, there is no dash security light...so, I
don't think it is the alarm system.
There are a couple of other symptoms:
#1. For quite some time, I have had problems removing the key from the
ignition. It won't turn back to the point where it can be pulled out.
Usually, after a few back and forth attempts, the key will come out.
#2. I've also noticed that when the key does come out, the steering
wheel does not lock.

Do either of these things sound fishy...perhaps a neutral safety
switch?

I've pulled the started and I will take it in tomorrow to be tested.

Thanks again.

DougW wrote:
> blg wrote:
> > I don't believe this vehicle has an alarm. How would I arm/disarm the
> > system (assuming it does have an alarm)?
>
> If it has an infrared key fob, you just lock/unlock the doors.
> Also turning the key to unlock in the driver door or tailgate will
> disarm the system.
>
> If you press lock, then shut the door, is there a SECURITY light that
> flashes on the instrument cluster. If there isn't one then you don't
> have an alarm. Sometimes you can tell by looking for the little black
> bubble that is in the overhead console or between the rear passenger
> overhead lights.
>
> --
> DougW

Re: 93 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't start
 

I pulled the starter!!!! Will get it tested tomorrow.

blg wrote:
> Thanks for all of the suggestions.
> I cleaned the battery terminals. They were not very dirty and cleaning
> them didn't help.
> The car does have the bubble up near the overhead light however, I've
> never seen it blink. Also, there is no dash security light...so, I
> don't think it is the alarm system.
> There are a couple of other symptoms:
> #1. For quite some time, I have had problems removing the key from the
> ignition. It won't turn back to the point where it can be pulled out.
> Usually, after a few back and forth attempts, the key will come out.
> #2. I've also noticed that when the key does come out, the steering
> wheel does not lock.
>
> Do either of these things sound fishy...perhaps a neutral safety
> switch?
>
> I've pulled the started and I will take it in tomorrow to be tested.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> DougW wrote:
> > blg wrote:
> > > I don't believe this vehicle has an alarm. How would I arm/disarm the
> > > system (assuming it does have an alarm)?
> >
> > If it has an infrared key fob, you just lock/unlock the doors.
> > Also turning the key to unlock in the driver door or tailgate will
> > disarm the system.
> >
> > If you press lock, then shut the door, is there a SECURITY light that
> > flashes on the instrument cluster. If there isn't one then you don't
> > have an alarm. Sometimes you can tell by looking for the little black
> > bubble that is in the overhead console or between the rear passenger
> > overhead lights.
> >
> > --
> > DougW

Re: 93 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't start
 

I pulled the starter!!!! Will get it tested tomorrow.

blg wrote:
> Thanks for all of the suggestions.
> I cleaned the battery terminals. They were not very dirty and cleaning
> them didn't help.
> The car does have the bubble up near the overhead light however, I've
> never seen it blink. Also, there is no dash security light...so, I
> don't think it is the alarm system.
> There are a couple of other symptoms:
> #1. For quite some time, I have had problems removing the key from the
> ignition. It won't turn back to the point where it can be pulled out.
> Usually, after a few back and forth attempts, the key will come out.
> #2. I've also noticed that when the key does come out, the steering
> wheel does not lock.
>
> Do either of these things sound fishy...perhaps a neutral safety
> switch?
>
> I've pulled the started and I will take it in tomorrow to be tested.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> DougW wrote:
> > blg wrote:
> > > I don't believe this vehicle has an alarm. How would I arm/disarm the
> > > system (assuming it does have an alarm)?
> >
> > If it has an infrared key fob, you just lock/unlock the doors.
> > Also turning the key to unlock in the driver door or tailgate will
> > disarm the system.
> >
> > If you press lock, then shut the door, is there a SECURITY light that
> > flashes on the instrument cluster. If there isn't one then you don't
> > have an alarm. Sometimes you can tell by looking for the little black
> > bubble that is in the overhead console or between the rear passenger
> > overhead lights.
> >
> > --
> > DougW

Re: 93 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't start
 

I pulled the starter!!!! Will get it tested tomorrow.

blg wrote:
> Thanks for all of the suggestions.
> I cleaned the battery terminals. They were not very dirty and cleaning
> them didn't help.
> The car does have the bubble up near the overhead light however, I've
> never seen it blink. Also, there is no dash security light...so, I
> don't think it is the alarm system.
> There are a couple of other symptoms:
> #1. For quite some time, I have had problems removing the key from the
> ignition. It won't turn back to the point where it can be pulled out.
> Usually, after a few back and forth attempts, the key will come out.
> #2. I've also noticed that when the key does come out, the steering
> wheel does not lock.
>
> Do either of these things sound fishy...perhaps a neutral safety
> switch?
>
> I've pulled the started and I will take it in tomorrow to be tested.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> DougW wrote:
> > blg wrote:
> > > I don't believe this vehicle has an alarm. How would I arm/disarm the
> > > system (assuming it does have an alarm)?
> >
> > If it has an infrared key fob, you just lock/unlock the doors.
> > Also turning the key to unlock in the driver door or tailgate will
> > disarm the system.
> >
> > If you press lock, then shut the door, is there a SECURITY light that
> > flashes on the instrument cluster. If there isn't one then you don't
> > have an alarm. Sometimes you can tell by looking for the little black
> > bubble that is in the overhead console or between the rear passenger
> > overhead lights.
> >
> > --
> > DougW

Re: 93 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't start
 

#1. For quite some time, I have had problems removing the key from the

ignition. It won't turn back to the point where it can be pulled out.
Usually, after a few back and forth attempts, the key will come out.

You may want to check the key cylinder and make sure it didn't break
internally. Does the key go to the run position then spring back as
normal? If not, that could be your issue..you'll need a T20 anti theft
torx to get at it, but that is all...oh disconnect the battery to let
the airbag discharge.

- c

Re: 93 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't start
 

#1. For quite some time, I have had problems removing the key from the

ignition. It won't turn back to the point where it can be pulled out.
Usually, after a few back and forth attempts, the key will come out.

You may want to check the key cylinder and make sure it didn't break
internally. Does the key go to the run position then spring back as
normal? If not, that could be your issue..you'll need a T20 anti theft
torx to get at it, but that is all...oh disconnect the battery to let
the airbag discharge.

- c

Re: 93 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't start
 

#1. For quite some time, I have had problems removing the key from the

ignition. It won't turn back to the point where it can be pulled out.
Usually, after a few back and forth attempts, the key will come out.

You may want to check the key cylinder and make sure it didn't break
internally. Does the key go to the run position then spring back as
normal? If not, that could be your issue..you'll need a T20 anti theft
torx to get at it, but that is all...oh disconnect the battery to let
the airbag discharge.

- c

Re: 93 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't start
 

Okay, I think I got it! Had the started tested, it was okay.

Brought it back home. Went to put the starter back on and noticed that
one of the mounting bolts was stripped out....and, it seems that bolt
is necessary for a good ground!!! I replace the bolt, used some thread
lock, and it starts just fine.

I also replaced the key cylinder on the ignition. $51 and about 1/2
hour and the new key seems to work just fine now. It was pretty
easy...I should have done that a couple of years ago!

Thanks everyone for your help.

Curtis wrote:
> #1. For quite some time, I have had problems removing the key from the
>
> ignition. It won't turn back to the point where it can be pulled out.
> Usually, after a few back and forth attempts, the key will come out.
>
> You may want to check the key cylinder and make sure it didn't break
> internally. Does the key go to the run position then spring back as
> normal? If not, that could be your issue..you'll need a T20 anti theft
> torx to get at it, but that is all...oh disconnect the battery to let
> the airbag discharge.
>
> - c

Re: 93 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't start
 

Okay, I think I got it! Had the started tested, it was okay.

Brought it back home. Went to put the starter back on and noticed that
one of the mounting bolts was stripped out....and, it seems that bolt
is necessary for a good ground!!! I replace the bolt, used some thread
lock, and it starts just fine.

I also replaced the key cylinder on the ignition. $51 and about 1/2
hour and the new key seems to work just fine now. It was pretty
easy...I should have done that a couple of years ago!

Thanks everyone for your help.

Curtis wrote:
> #1. For quite some time, I have had problems removing the key from the
>
> ignition. It won't turn back to the point where it can be pulled out.
> Usually, after a few back and forth attempts, the key will come out.
>
> You may want to check the key cylinder and make sure it didn't break
> internally. Does the key go to the run position then spring back as
> normal? If not, that could be your issue..you'll need a T20 anti theft
> torx to get at it, but that is all...oh disconnect the battery to let
> the airbag discharge.
>
> - c

Re: 93 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't start
 

Okay, I think I got it! Had the started tested, it was okay.

Brought it back home. Went to put the starter back on and noticed that
one of the mounting bolts was stripped out....and, it seems that bolt
is necessary for a good ground!!! I replace the bolt, used some thread
lock, and it starts just fine.

I also replaced the key cylinder on the ignition. $51 and about 1/2
hour and the new key seems to work just fine now. It was pretty
easy...I should have done that a couple of years ago!

Thanks everyone for your help.

Curtis wrote:
> #1. For quite some time, I have had problems removing the key from the
>
> ignition. It won't turn back to the point where it can be pulled out.
> Usually, after a few back and forth attempts, the key will come out.
>
> You may want to check the key cylinder and make sure it didn't break
> internally. Does the key go to the run position then spring back as
> normal? If not, that could be your issue..you'll need a T20 anti theft
> torx to get at it, but that is all...oh disconnect the battery to let
> the airbag discharge.
>
> - c