There is a neutral safety switch that can get slightly out of
adjustment. It can be adjusted. The test is to move the shifter
slightly or move it to neutral and see if it then starts right up.

If it is a case of hitting the key several times before it will crank,
then I would suspect a main battery cable needs cleaning (don't forget
the cables have two ends...) or the ground from the head to the firewall
is ratty.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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josh00@comcast.net wrote:
>
> I have an intermittent issue with my cherokee where it will not crank
> over at all. When it does crank over it starts with ease. New battery,
> starter engages fine. It's not the TDC sensor becasue that issue
> usually allows the engine to crank over but with no spark.
>
> I'll check the ground terminal, but what else could be the culprit? Is
> there a sensor that will not allow the engine to turn over in this
> regard, perhaps coupled with shifter position ect?
>
> Any tips appreciated

 

There is a neutral safety switch that can get slightly out of
adjustment. It can be adjusted. The test is to move the shifter
slightly or move it to neutral and see if it then starts right up.

If it is a case of hitting the key several times before it will crank,
then I would suspect a main battery cable needs cleaning (don't forget
the cables have two ends...) or the ground from the head to the firewall
is ratty.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

josh00@comcast.net wrote:
>
> I have an intermittent issue with my cherokee where it will not crank
> over at all. When it does crank over it starts with ease. New battery,
> starter engages fine. It's not the TDC sensor becasue that issue
> usually allows the engine to crank over but with no spark.
>
> I'll check the ground terminal, but what else could be the culprit? Is
> there a sensor that will not allow the engine to turn over in this
> regard, perhaps coupled with shifter position ect?
>
> Any tips appreciated

 

There is a neutral safety switch that can get slightly out of
adjustment. It can be adjusted. The test is to move the shifter
slightly or move it to neutral and see if it then starts right up.

If it is a case of hitting the key several times before it will crank,
then I would suspect a main battery cable needs cleaning (don't forget
the cables have two ends...) or the ground from the head to the firewall
is ratty.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

josh00@comcast.net wrote:
>
> I have an intermittent issue with my cherokee where it will not crank
> over at all. When it does crank over it starts with ease. New battery,
> starter engages fine. It's not the TDC sensor becasue that issue
> usually allows the engine to crank over but with no spark.
>
> I'll check the ground terminal, but what else could be the culprit? Is
> there a sensor that will not allow the engine to turn over in this
> regard, perhaps coupled with shifter position ect?
>
> Any tips appreciated

 

I can't remember offhand how to read the codes.. I know you turn over
switch x amount of times and watch for light strobes...

can you give me a link on codes and how to position ign switch?

thanks

 

I can't remember offhand how to read the codes.. I know you turn over
switch x amount of times and watch for light strobes...

can you give me a link on codes and how to position ign switch?

thanks

 

I can't remember offhand how to read the codes.. I know you turn over
switch x amount of times and watch for light strobes...

can you give me a link on codes and how to position ign switch?

thanks

 

Have a picture of where neutral safety switch is at? On tranny
somewhere?

thanks

 

Have a picture of where neutral safety switch is at? On tranny
somewhere?

thanks

 

Have a picture of where neutral safety switch is at? On tranny
somewhere?

thanks

 

Is the CPS in an easy location to replace? I'm assuming it is a plug in
harness type module? Online pics and instructions somewhere?

thanks for your help.