My 2005 TJ has a problem. When I got into start it yesterday, after inserting the key which caused the instrument panel lights to come on, like the mileage, seat belt, etc., when I turned the key over to start, all the dash lights went out and the starter didn't engage, no noise, no clicking. I tested the battery voltage it read 12.8 V. I took the started to the shop and it tested defective so I put in a new starter. Hooked everything up, made sure I had good juice in the battery, hopped in the rig, inserted the key noticed the buzzer went off and the instrument panel lights lit up. After turning the key, all the lights turned off and the starter failed to engage. I thought it could be a broken ignition switch actuator after watching (2) videos by the O3djeeps guy but after trying to run a wire from the positive post down to the male spade fitting on the solenoid to which the ignition sends power to the starter, that didn't cause the starter to start. Obviously I'm grabbing straws! Any thoughts or suggestions will be appreciated. I live in the Seattle area if anyone knows a good electrician in the Renton area? Thanks.
Need help with starting problem
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I'm not the best at diagnosing these things, but it's late at night and nobody else on. I'd still think something in the column. There's only three parts there, the starter solenoid, the ignition actuator, and the key cylinder. Buy all three, crack it open, fix the one that's the problem, return the other parts.
Yup, that's where I'm at now. I'm hoping it turns out to be that little metal part in the actuator that has a tendency to break. It's really irritating that Mopar has suck crummy quality but you all know that and my Jeep is 16 years old!! Besides, if it wasn't for our Jeep's, we would be wasting money and time on something else!!
When the actuator pin broke in my 06 the lights all stayed on and everything had power. Had to pull the ignition fuse key just moved freely. Mine is a manual so we were able to pull it and pop the clutch so I could drive it home.
Yes, I checked the ignition fuse. You are so right about a stick shift. You usually won't get stranded. Too bad they haven't developed an auto/stick that provides the bennies of both trannies!! Thanks for your thoughts.
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