Ok, here's the scenario:
96 Grand Cherokee was running fine when I shut it off. Next day, got in to leave, turned ignition switch and - nothing! no starter click, no dash lights, no heater fan, no radio, no blinkers, no wipers.

However, headlights & tailights work. Ignition switch courtesy light works, Overhead & door lights work. Ignition warning bell (door ajar) rings.

All fuses resistance check ok and have voltage to them at the blocks.
Replaced igniton switch; no joy. ($35 down the drain...sigh).

Do I have a bad plug or connector from the engine compartment to the interior? I'm baffled and don't know where to go next...

Kiv

Try to see if it starts in neutral might be a bad Neutral saftey switch. If not go un hook the neutral saftey switch and jump the terminals on the electrical connection with a jumper wire. Make sure it is in PARK before starting. Another check is to try jumping the starter with a start button if you dont have one use a screwdriver and jump the big terminal to the smaller one agian make sure it is in PARK. also you could have a bad starter relay located in the power distribution center.

I had the same problem with my 93 Grand Cherokee. It would come and go for a couple of months until my Jeep wouldn't start one day due to the same problem. I took it to the mechanic and the Starter relay was bad. I replaced it brand new for about $ 300.00. Used was about $120.00.