No power except for door locks and lights?

Tiny
PAULSTENHOLTZ
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  • 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE
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I have this vehicle that was in a rollover accident, have no power except for door locks and lights. Just put in a rebuilt tipm no changes. I did knowest when using my test some fuse didn't light up but if I changed it the possitive post they did and made sound like something was working. Thank You for your time and thought's I what I mightdo. Paul
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 AT 3:34 PM

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The test light helping the circuits is a clue, I would check the ground cable from the battery to the chassis and to the engine block, if one of these got pulled off during the roll over it will cause this issue. This sounds like a major electrical supply issues. Here are the major fuses and relays to look at to make sure they are good and none of the relays have fallen out, Check out the images (below). Please upload an image or a short video in your response, so I can see what's going on.
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Sunday, January 4th, 2026 AT 9:22 AM
Tiny
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Hi Ken, thanks for your help! I just got done checking grounds and connections pulled front bummer down took out tipm and box, battery no luck. I haven't checked fuses do to this is a new rebuilt tipm with fuse and relays. I have replaced air bags and Sencers, tried to read codes get a 2000 only. What next? Paul
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Monday, January 5th, 2026 AT 2:21 PM
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Also wanted to mention I put new batteries in key fob but didn't program, do I need, to and is it something I can do?
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Monday, January 5th, 2026 AT 6:39 PM
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Hey Ken did you get my last message? Paul
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 AT 10:54 AM
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So does the car have any electrical at all? Did you remove the main battery and have it load tested? Can you upload as short video on what the car is doing so I can see it? Also, most 2016 Cherokees have a pyrotechnic battery disconnect that fires in crashes. I would see if you have power at the main cable after this device. That way you can tell if is good or not. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes
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Thursday, January 8th, 2026 AT 8:23 AM
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Thanks, I have replaced that but not checked the wire down from it will do that. I also found that when I checked the starter relay plug I had ground with test light plugged into the positive terminal but no power when plugged into Neg I also checked starter switch no power. I also checked all the ground wires in the engine bay and even added a couple more. Sorry I don't know how take photo and download.
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Thursday, January 8th, 2026 AT 1:10 PM
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Just checked wires their power in the red wire when test light connected to neg. Orange shows nothing connected poss. Or neg.
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Thursday, January 8th, 2026 AT 1:32 PM
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So to confirm this is the cable you have no power at? To upload an image use your phone and upload the image in your response. Check out the images (below). Do you have power at the main power lug of the starter?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

This can help us check the cut sensor.
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Friday, January 9th, 2026 AT 9:18 AM
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Yes, have power to the starter, having test light to neg. On battery to power on starter the light comes on.
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Friday, January 9th, 2026 AT 11:01 AM
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I pulled out the push button starter button tested no power to it.
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Friday, January 9th, 2026 AT 1:13 PM
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Okay, do you have power at the fuse #56? In the fuse panel under the hood left side of the engine compartment? TIPM?
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Saturday, January 10th, 2026 AT 9:13 AM
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Yes, I did, also I pulled out the starter relay and jump it from the positive post and engine did turn over if that makes a difference.
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Sunday, January 11th, 2026 AT 12:13 PM
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Hey ken I pulled back the radiators to check wires looked ok but I didn't see a ground to the oil dip stick houses or anything on the right side of the car should I put one from the engine to the body or engine mount. Thanks I really appreciate your help!
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Monday, January 12th, 2026 AT 9:14 AM
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Yep, I would try that to see if anything changes. Let me know, Ken
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Monday, January 12th, 2026 AT 11:45 AM
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No luck
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Monday, January 12th, 2026 AT 4:18 PM
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I took out the wheel inner fender found more ground straps one on each side both connected clean and strong. Going inside cab and pull back carpet and under dash.
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 AT 1:15 PM
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So when you turn the main systems of the car on do they work? Also, while the systems are on did you double check all of the fuses? This guide can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 AT 5:20 PM
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No I have no power to the ignition switch
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 AT 12:08 PM
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Hey Ken, wanted to tell you just what does work on the car: head lights, emergency flashers, taillights, single dash light, power mirrors, power door locks, lift gate release. I do questions if I have power going to the new tipm but not knowing how to check it with no power to ignition switch.
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 AT 6:23 PM
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Yes, the power for the ignition switch module is supplied from the #56 fuse, does it have power? Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes
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Thursday, January 15th, 2026 AT 11:03 AM

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