97 Cherokee starts then wont start

[sambakervb]

I am trying to fix a 97 Cherokee that will start okay in the morning, then an hour later it will not even turn over, doesn't chatter or click, lights burn brightly. The starter seems to work okay when it will start. Is there anything weird in the ignition circuit that would cause this like a ballast resistor the old Chryslers have? Any help or insight into this problem will be appreciated. Thanks.

Sam

[Dale Aeppli]

Originally Posted by sambakervb

I am trying to fix a 97 Cherokee that will start okay in the morning, then an hour later it will not even turn over, doesn't chatter or click, lights burn brightly. The starter seems to work okay when it will start. Is there anything weird in the ignition circuit that would cause this like a ballast resistor the old Chryslers have? Any help or insight into this problem will be appreciated. Thanks.

Sam

Clean an check the battery cables, Remove them and clean battery posts and terminals that go on battery. Dale
Try wiggling the shifter on trans.

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[cjj5581]

Is your Jeep an auto or man?

[sambakervb]

Originally Posted by Dale Aeppli

Clean an check the battery cables, Remove them and clean battery posts and terminals that go on battery. Dale
Try wiggling the shifter on trans.

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I was going over my daughter's Cherokee prior to state inspection and found the back up lights didn't work either. Bought a Haynes manual and found the back up lights come from the neutral safety switch and the switch is required for starting. Long story short, after an hour lying on the asphalt, it was the neutral safety switch. Thanks for the reply. Take it easy.

Sam