??? (05 TJ won't start)

[ptmt86]

My 2005 TJ Willys won't start. I have power, radio, etc. Seemed to be cranking slower? Came out from the store and nothing. No sound, clicking nothing.

I'm thinking starter? Alternator? Just not sure. I'm a novice mechanic. Help!

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Sounds battery related. Puts out enough power to run the radio but not enough to start the engine.

Remove, wire brush/clean the battery connections and battery posts. Reinstall and tightly reinstall them. If that doesn't help have the battery "load tested" by a battery specialist. A load test is the only way to know the battery's true health.

 

[nk24]

Could be the ignition switch or the ignition actuator, which is prone to break without warning.

 

[JC123]

check to see if it will start in neutral. that's happened to me where the gear shift linkage got out of adjustment.