96 GC dead dash panel, no start

[kiv]

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

[Cam7]

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.

[BLAZT]

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.