2005 Jeep Cherokee will not start

GOOSE454

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2005 JEEP CHEROKEE
V8
AWD
AUTOMATIC
55,000 MILES

Hello-drove vehicle in a.M. Parked it then later on it wouldn't start. When I turn the key there's a loud click under the hood, but it's not cranking. Jump started it in case the battery was weak and the starter wasn't turning but no luck. I think it's the starter or solenoid. Any ideas? And if it is how do I locate them. Tried tracing the wires but everything is so tight I can't see anything. Thank you much

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 8:16 PM

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JDL

MECHANIC
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I'd make sure the battery has a full charge and the cables/wires off the battery are clean and tight.

You should be able to do some testing at the starter relay in the power distribution center, under the hood. Make sure the tranny is in park or neutral and the e-brake is set, block the wheels. Remove the relay, the 30 terminal should be hot all the time, the 87 terminal carries the signal to the starter solenoid.

The positive battery cable should lead to the starter.

Just to add, the autozone site has info on your vehicle, just click on the (vehicle repair guides) and follow the links.

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Monday, November 3rd, 2008 AT 2:04 PM