1994 Jeep Cherokee iignition switch

Tiny
BISMARK828
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  • 1994 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 164,000 MILES
Jeep starts but when I release key the engine stops--just had aproblem with dead battery-replaced battery then this happened--iwith key on all accec work--if I hold key in start pos --engine runs but noaccesorys-everything thing points to ign swich on col--but I am not sure-jeep runs fine if I hold key in start pos
Monday, January 19th, 2009 AT 7:55 PM

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Tiny
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Check the ignition switch and the coil resistor, if equipped. When the starter is engaged there is a direct connection to the coil. The intention is to give the coil a little more voltage when the starter is engaged. If the ignition switch isn't connecting properly, it won't run when you release the starter. If your vehicle uses a coil resistor you might get the same results from defective coil resistor.

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Monday, January 19th, 2009 AT 8:15 PM

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