nothing comes on not even gauge lights?

1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
240,000 MILES
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My battery died, so I jumped it and started, but i turned it off and tried to turn it back on and it wouldnt start again, so I hooked up the wires to try it again but it still wouldnt start, i put it in neutral then it started, so I drove around and as i was driving the gauges started acting crazy until I stopped completely and started driving again, but them my hid lights started flickering, so after I got done driving I turned off the stereo, lights and everything, then turned off the car, and now it wont even budge when I turn the key, nothing comes on not even gauge lights, the battery got tested, it worked fine, the only thing wrong is I got the fuel pump fixed about four months ago and now its messing up again, other than that the car works fine
Nov 19, 2012 at 2:56 AM
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Hello,

First check the power distribution relay/junction block (see diagram). If make sure you do not have burnt unit.

You can also test the relays.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

You also might have a faulty neutral safety switch. Which is why you will have to put it in neutral to start sometimes.
The switch is located on the side of the transmission.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-neutral-safety-switch-works

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Aug 10, 2021 at 9:54 PM
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