Rich (209.30.159.80) - Wed Apr 8 09:41:53 2009

When you turn the key on my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, nothing happens. Battery is good, starter works. Intermittent problem. After several tries, for no reason, it starts and runs just fine. Is it the solenoid, a relay, or ignition switch? Anybody had this happen?

Reply #1 Curt (72.177.204.39) - Sat Apr 11 18:57:28 2009

I have had what sounds like a similar problem on my 04 JGC. When turning the key, the engine cranks repeatedly, but won't fire. Is that what's happening with yours?

I have replaced the fuel pump and filter, but it still doesn't fire.

If this is te same problem you are experiencing and you find a way to fix it, let me know. I am racking my brain trying to figure out what the problem is.

Reply #2 Susan (68.33.219.233) - Mon May 11 10:31:00 2009

My MY-2005 JGC wouldn't start and I had it towed to the dealership. It sounds like the same problem... It was working 5 minutes before and when I went to start it I heard a click and no turnover. I tried jumping it and it is not a problem with the battery.

The "tower" told me there is a recall on the MY-2007 JGC front control module. I have been researching and it seems some stall in motion and others won't start. I am waiting for the dealer to get back to me on what the problem is and if maybe that recall will extend to the 2005-MY as well.

Just to get your opinions on this... If it IS a recall issue, I shouldn't have to pay for the tow right?

Reply #3 bob (72.241.97.227) - Mon May 25 22:52:18 2009

I also have a 05 gr ch with a v-6. It has developed the no start problem.

Batt. ok, lites ok, no crank.

What is the tower info that indicates a defective control module.

Reply #4 Gary (76.178.249.16) - Sat May 30 16:32:46 2009

My 05 JGC has done this also. I had the starter replaced last fall and haven't had a problem until again until now. I opened up the relay box under the hood on the drivers side. There is a relay there that is marked Starter according to the chart. I gave this a little tap while someone was turning the key and the Jeep started. Had to do this twice today. Thinking this is a dealer item casue I haven't been able to find this relay on line at any of the part stores. Hope this helps you all out.

Reply #5 Tom (72.161.123.197) - Mon Jun 1 15:55:52 2009

My 2005 JGC has same problem. Cliks but no start. Once in awhile I get lucky and it turns over and starts no problem. I tried the starter relay thing but it did not work for me. Do you know if the starter is accessible from under the vehicle? Any other ideas?

Reply #6 Dena (68.0.184.241) - Tue Jun 2 18:25:20 2009

I had a starter replaced and then not even having my Jeep back for 24 hours the same thing happened again. I called Jeep. They say that of course there is no recall but if enough people call in about it they will investigate the issue to be recalled. Their # is 800.853.1403 if anyone else wants to call about this issue. It seems that there are other people out there having the same issues too.

Reply #7 Tom (72.161.123.197) - Wed Jun 3 18:43:39 2009

My 05 JGC is doing same. Turn key and just a click w/ all lights up. Tried jumping but thats not problem. I was going to buy a used starter and put it in myself. Anyone know where the starter is located on that vehicle and is it tough to change myself. I am fairly mechanical. My vehicle is out of warranty but only has 24K miles. Seems like the starter must be defective if the problem. Thoughts

Reply #8 gabe (201.156.85.160) - Fri Jun 5 13:45:57 2009

I have a 2005 jgc, was running ok suddenly didn't start, the dealer said it was the ECU, had it replaced, a few weeks later, again same problem and had the fuel pump replaced, a week later, same problem, the battery was replaced. today, same problem its a waste of time, dont know what else to do.

Reply #9 Amy (63.131.31.66) - Mon Jun 8 15:03:01 2009

Yesterday I went to get in my 2005 JGC and the key fab wouldnt work. I tried several times and then decided to go ahead and use the actual key. Got in, attempted to start it, and nothing happened. There was absolutley no power (no lights, and automatic locks werent working). We popped the hood checked the battery with a charger, and the battery was completley dead.

Didnt think this was going to be a big problem until i called the dealership and was told they just replaced the battery before I bought it (exactly one week ago is when it was bought).

Does anyone have any ideas of what it could be? It was towed to a local dealership so I am just waiting to hear back.

Reply #10 Bob (209.99.199.180) - Sat Jun 20 10:30:53 2009

I have a 2005 jgc and i'm having the no start problem, I here the clicking noise, I was told it was the starter but was not convinced so I got on line and found this forum. I tried Gary's solution Reply #4 only I giggled the relay tried starting it and it started if you are having this problem you should try this it could save you some time and money its a good place to start.

Reply #11 Devon (75.131.112.24) - Sun Jun 21 18:40:12 2009

Having same problem with a 2004 JGC -

Today it wouldn't even attempt to start so (from another post hint) I disconnected the negative battery cable and then (with my foot on the brake) turn the key on off on off on off without trying to start - this resets the computer and then I was back to the original problem of not starting - but after 20 plus attempts it started - this may last a day or week - very frustrating because when it works the computer scanner says nothings wrong?/

HELP!!

Reply #12 Pedro (24.218.23.22) - Sun Jul 5 20:43:50 2009

My 05 Jeep GC 25K miles did the same thing this morning. After 3 attempts at starting it I turned the ignition but not all the way, heard click, then turned it all the way and it started. If it happens again I'll have to take in to get serviced.

Reply #13 Kevin (208.75.80.34) - Mon Jul 6 19:30:21 2009

We have the "no start" problem with our 2005 Jeep GC. It is so frustrating because the dealership told us it was the starter and after spending $300 the same problem happened about 8mos later.

I have read all replies to this post and our problem is the same; click with no response. I know it is not the starter even though the dealership likes to try to take the easy way out and tell us that is the problem. They even go as far as to say "even though the starter was just replaced, it could be a bad starter from the box" which only pisses me off because they are not solving the problem.

We had this happen again over the 4th of July and were stranded out of town so we had to get it towed. The dealership we had it towed to got it started right away and agreed with me that it isn't the starter. They replaced the key recognition control module for another $300.

Now, July 6, 2009...a full 2 days later the damn thing is in my driveway with the same problem.

Anybody want to buy a Jeep?

Reply #14 Jack L (76.229.181.174) - Fri Jul 10 22:46:58 2009

I have the 05 wk gc with 56, 000 and it happen today towing a trailer for the first time. I had to move the car for my mom worked fine. then when i went to leave turn the key get the click but no turn over. Then we jumped turn over fine. then i get the boat in the water go to get the jeep go to start it same thing click but no turnover. tried to jump it nothing. well i hope it is a recall cause this jeep is getting to be expencive

Reply #15 Nadine Domino (98.210.63.139) - Sat Jul 11 13:45:33 2009

I have had the same problem with my 2005 Jeep GC. I have to start it several times to get it started, sometimes I can start okay, others I have to start several times. It started just like the rest with not starting after a few tries, I've replaced batteries. I bought my car brand new and I have found it to be a lemon. I have gone through 3 water pumps in the first 2 years of getting the car.

Reply #16 Greg (162.115.172.102) - Tue Jul 21 18:20:19 2009

My 05 JGC is also having the no start problem. clicking but no turn over. sometimes it will start after 2-4 seconds with the key turned. when i shake the battery and connected cables it starts. It started a few days ago. I was told to replace my battery but when i took it down i had it tested and its fine, i was told it was a 72 month battery... is that true? I bought the car new and Im going on 3.5 years.

Reply #17 Jen C (68.33.108.243) - Sun Jul 26 23:52:30 2009

I too have a 05 JGC and just like everyone else here, it will not start. First it had no lights or power, jumped it and let it "charge", not it just clicks. Hopefully replacing the battery in the AM will fix the problem. Anyone find the solution to this problem yet? Or have a place where we can call to get it looked at for a recall?

Reply #18 Kris Bauer (65.13.235.180) - Thu Aug 6 14:03:19 2009

I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L V8. I am having a similiar problem with my jeep. I first had the issue that when turning the key the jeep would just click...I would jump the jeep and it would start right up. If this is your issue have your battery checked at Auto Zone or somewhere similiar.

My current problem is that Occasonaly when trying to start the jeep it turns over fine but will not start. It always starts on the second attempt and this is sporatically occuring. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this? The jeep starts and runs perfectly fine, just occasionaly won't start on the first attemp. Could their be a problem with the fuel line, pump, or filter??????? Thanks!!!!

Reply #19 Paulette (96.233.179.59) - Sat Aug 8 22:24:54 2009

I have a 2005 Jeep GC and I too am having the starting problem. Mine is stuck in the garage and won't start. I am getting the clicking noise and all the lights, radio, windows and everything seems to be working fine. Someone told me to check something like a transmission sensor? or something like that he was not really sure what it is called but it is for the shifter I guess to let it know that the car is in park I suppose a mechanic would know what I am talking about. I am frustrated with this thing too I only bought it in March and I am ready to trade it in. I have had problems since the day I took the thing home.

I should have listened to my instincts and returned it the 1st day I tried to start it and it wouldn't start on day 1. Now I am stuck

Reply #20 Chaz (71.162.29.23) - Wed Aug 12 02:17:11 2009

So after reading all 19 posts, we all have very similar issues, I have an 05 Hemi. When i try to start it, it just clicks under the hood. It started out maybe a month ago and would click once then start, then it got progressively worse. it started doing it maybe 5, 8, 10, it is really random, i just know it has gotten worse, i eventually gave up starting it because it did it so many times.

I took it to autozone to have the battern and alternator tested because this is the cheapest and easiest place to start. The battery tested OK, but they said the alt. was only cranking 130 amps instead of 160 and it came up "bad diodes" , so i ordered an alt. and replaced it, I then had them bench test the old alt. and it tested fine. So its not the battery or the alt. But somehow the problem got a little better, I have no idea how it got alittle better but is not perfect, obviously something else is wrong.

So my next step is to check into the solenoid or ignition, i really dont know where to go from here, i was going to change the starter, but from reading all of the posts that doesnt seem to help either.

I dont know how we all have to same problem but no one can figure out a solution?

Reply #21 HPeter (67.58.174.158) - Thu Aug 13 13:30:42 2009

I have the same no start problem as well - turn the key and get nothing but a click. Tried many suggestions that I read on-line, but only one thing worked. I did as number four (gary) suggested, but I took the relay completely out then plugged it back in. Went back turned the key and presto - it started right up! Thanks for the suggestion Gary!!!!

Reply #22 Paulette Boivin (96.233.179.59) - Tue Aug 18 08:51:39 2009

Well after 6 months of owning this vehicle I traded it in. I could not deal with all the problems with it not starting and the transmission problems so now it is gone and I will not ever own a Jeep product again. Check the Consumer Reports and it will tell you not to own a Jeep they are horrible. Sorry because I really did Love my Jeep :(

Reply #23 Paulette (96.233.179.59) - Tue Aug 18 08:57:53 2009

Well after 6 months I traded in my 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee, couldn't deal with not knowing if the truck would start if I drove it to the store or not. It also was having transmission problems and the dealer we bought it from would not help us with it because it only had a 90 day warranty on it. It's too bad because I really loved the Jeep :(

Reply #24 armando (69.149.25.132) - Wed Aug 19 15:51:47 2009

Similar problem, but there is one more piece of information that may have caused my battery to die.

Last night my 05 JGC 3.7L wouldn't start. The battery was completely dead (not even the dashboard or clock illuminated). Prior to this everything had been working great. I doubt I left anything on that drained the battery (I've never done it before and the lights are set to auto). A friend helped me jump start my car. As soon as we connected the cables the dash illuminated and I turned off everything (AC, radio, etc.). We waited a few minutes and tried to start the car - it did. We undid the cables and I left the car on for ~15 minutes before trying to drive. Within a few seconds of backing out, everything died, electrical and engine. I pushed the car back into the spot and left (it was 1:30 am).

One thing that did happen, that I haven't seen mentioned here, is that when I first parked my car (11 hour earlier) as I was preparing to get out of my car I accidentally turned the key (while the car was still running) from the "on" position to the "start" position. It was just for a second and then I turned off the car. I didn't think anything of it then. What kind of problems if any could this have caused - more specifically, could this accident be the cause of the dead battery? And if so, what other problems could it have caused?

Reply #25 seabass08 (74.78.119.127) - Wed Aug 19 18:17:22 2009

I have had the "no start" problem since last december. Turn the key, I hear a single click in the fuse box. That is it. Lights windows, doors, blower, radio etc all work.

It totally failed to start last April. The Dealer Replaced the starter. Last week Aug 09 same thing. They replaced the ignition switch. Today Aug 19...its back at the dealer...Towed for a 3rd time in 4 months. Im getting angry. I wonder what piece doesnt need to be replaced this time. Why cant they fix the cars they sell?

Reply #26 BILL WOJO (71.4.199.162) - Thu Aug 20 11:28:52 2009

2008 grand cherokee 3.7 sometimes it takes 3, 4 or 5 atempts to start and run. it always cranks but when it tries to fire it but it feels like it chokes and stops because lack of fuel.

Reply #27 Dave H (75.18.73.150) - Tue Aug 25 12:28:38 2009

Like everyone else, I too have the no start problem. My car starts fine ALL the time, and then it won't start. Lights, heater, a/c, power windows, radio, etc., all work fine, so it's not the battery. The local mechanic I took the car to could not repeat the problem, so he could not fix the problem. When I let the car sit for an hour or so, it then will start as if nothing happened. I do hear a single click which seems to come from the fuse box. I have also replaced the fuse that is marked as the starter fuse. This has not helped. Yesterday, the car started fine, drove it about 2 miles to a store, went in and shopped and came back to the car only to have it not start. The car sat over night. This morning I came back to the car, tried to start it, and again all I got was the single click sound. I hit the steering wheel, swore at the car, turned the key and it started right up as if nothing had happened.

With all the complaints on this one problem, you'd think Jeep/Chrysler would issue a recall and check the problem and fix the problem.

Monday, I'm getting rid of the car and buying a Japanese manufactured car.

Don't bother to call Jeep's customer service phone. It goes to some place in India, where all they do is gather your personal information, apologize for your inconvenience, and tell you to take the car to an authorized dealer for inspection.

This is why the American car industry is suffering.

• Jeep-Grand Cherokee - 2005-not starting

Reply #28 John M (71.59.83.157) - Tue Aug 25 22:12:30 2009

I am also having the same "click with no start/crank" problem on my 2005 GC. About a year ago, it wouldn't crank at all so I replaced the starter with a new OEM starter. Like a few others have mentioned, things were good for about 12 months and 3 days (OEM parts come with a 12 month warranty, how lucky am I). So I replaced the starter AGAIN with a new OEM starter (fortunately only $75). No luck this time, it would still click but not crank. Battery seemed fine, but since it was 4 years old, I replaced it anyway. Still wouldn't start, it would click but not crank. Then I replaced the ignition switch ($45 but a pain in the ass to replace) and voila, it started consistently. Unfortunately after two months, primarily when hot, it started to "click but not crank" again. I found that two quick blips of the key to the start position would almost always get it going. Not happy with having to do this, I replaced the last item in the starter/starting circuit, the starter relay. It is now starting consistently again. But its only been two days. Obviously there is a design flaw in the starter/starting circuit that is causing components in the circuit to fail. The starter motor itself looks awfully small for cranking a big V6, but it has to be small to fit into the area where it is mounted. It is very close to the exhaust manifold and I'm wondering if exposure to high temps is causing problems in the starter motor coils or in the starter solenoid.

Anyway, we love the way the Jeep rides/drives/looks but we have also had transmission problems from month 3 of ownership (bought it new). After 4 trips to the dealer for a bucking/slipping trans and a shouting match with the service manager, they finally dropped the trans and found burnt fluid and a faulty torque converter (exactly what I told them I suspected to be the problem the 1st time I brought it in). If I was getting robbed by having all my recent, out of warranty repairs done at the dealer, I would have sold the truck many moons ago. It has cost me a fair amount of time lately, but not a lot of money and luckily, I have not gotten stranded away from home. BUT JEEP HAS DEFINITELY LOST MY BUSINESS, I WILL NEVER BY ANOTHER JEEP. My next vehicle will be a Ford (owned 5 of them and all were mechanically very reliable) or Toyota.

John

P.S. for those of you wanting to replace the starter, you must get under the truck to do it. I drove the front wheels onto 4" thick patio blocks, dropped the splash shield and with a long 1/2" drive extension was able to loosen the two starter mounting bolts and then crawl under to the front of the starter to remove the wires on the solenoid and ultimately the bolts and starter. Its tight, but you can get the starter out. The ignition switch is a real pain. Without the service manual (I bought the CD) I probably wouldn't have attempted it. Good luck, and don't buy another Jeep!

Reply #29 Nathan S (68.55.48.17) - Wed Aug 26 15:36:08 2009

Well...sadily it sounds like my 2005 JGC is having this very same non-starting issue. Put the key in and all i get is a single click. Radio, lights, dashboard all are good and lit up...so does not seem like a power/battery issue. (also tried jumper cables to really, really make sure it was not the battery too...this did nothing)

I have had this happen to be now 3 times in the last couple of weeks. The other day, while at work on a jobsite the Jeep would not start. I just had a buddy tap the starter underneath the vehicle while i turned the ignition and it started up.

As of this morning, the Jeep would not start and I had it towed to a jeep dealer to replace the starter. I hope this will solve the issue....however, after reading all these posts, I think this will be just a short term fix.

I will report back what the dealer tells me.

Reply #30 James M (98.206.52.8) - Wed Aug 26 22:28:12 2009

I had the same issue 2 weeks ago. Click when trying to start the jeep. Radio, lights and dashboard all worked!

The battery was bad, so I replaced the battery though still got the click and no start.

Replaced the starter with a rebuilt starter I bought at autozone, still the same issue 1 click and the jeep does not start. So I returned the starter.

I then had the original starter rebuilt and the jeep started! It was just short of a miracle.

Hoping it will last after reading all of the posts!

Good luck to everyone!

Reply #31 Msmith (167.138.234.15) - Fri Sep 11 16:25:45 2009

So I've got the same thing. Click, no start. Started a couple months ago, replaced battery, then a couple weeks later, same thing. Took it 3 different places, who offered 3 different solutions. Everyone told me the battery and alternator where fine. The jeep dealership even went as far as to say that jeep alternators don't go bad! they recommended replacing a transmission module, a piece that lets the car know what gear it's in, saying that if it thinks it is in the wrong gear it won't start. That would be $900. As jumping it off would start it, I couldn't see how that was related and declined the $900 POSSIBLE fix... I ended up replacing the alternator just for the heck of it and was excited when the problem seemed resolved. Now, however about a month and a half later it didn't start again this AM. It was doing this about once or twice a week prior to the alternator switch. We are planning to trade it in tomorrow, but I will try the fuse jiggle trick when I get home. If anyone knows anything else to try please help!!!

Reply #32 John F. (174.124.209.236) - Sun Sep 13 22:35:18 2009

I had the same condition on my 05 JGC 4.7 approx. a year ago. Short drive to the store, came out and turned the key and no cranking. Tried to jump it with no success. Left car over night, came back next day and it started right up. Researched Chrysler Technical Service Bullitens and found one about no start condition on early 05 JGC. TSB required the (ECU)engine control module (just behind the battery)to be replaced with an updated version to correct this problem. ECU was replaced $$$$!!and all has worked great until last week, the same condition is back again and more frequently. Letting the vehicle cool down (30 to 60 minutes) seems to correct itself. I tried switching out the starter fuse with no success. Was hoping to find the solution as I was reading this forum.

Reply #33 John F. (64.12.116.198) - Mon Sep 14 12:09:50 2009

Correction to my post #32 9/13/09.

The Engine Control Module was not replaced. It was the FCM (Front Control Module) which is directly behind the battery. The Technical Service Bulliten # 08-060-05. This fixed the issue for approx. 1 year but I now have it back and not sure this was the fix.

Reply #34 Heather (67.40.49.104) - Mon Sep 14 15:50:22 2009

My 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee too is having this very inconvenient and frustrating problem of clicking and not starting. I have found that if I continue to try to start it (sometimes 30+ times) it always (knock on wood) starts. This morning started on first try after sitting 48 hrs. Previous start took about 40+ times to start. Generally the longer it sits, the more tries it takes to start.

Another problem that I have with my Jeep and from reading the forumns is not uncommon is that the AC and Heat sometimes only works on High... erg this car can be very frustrating.

Love my Jeep, but if the dealer can't fix it when I take it in on Wednesday I'll have no choice but to sell.

Reply #35 Pete (70.181.7.130) - Tue Sep 22 09:33:08 2009

I have a JGC Limited w/ a 4.7.. Last night we had a issue that the vehicle would not arm or dis-arm from the key Fob and it would start for 3 seconds & then shut down. So I fugured the chip may have gone bad in the key so I grabbed my other set and it wouldn't even turn over at that point. That key as well wouldn't arm or dis-arm the vehicle. Now the lights were on and everything was fine. No dimming of anything when attempting to start.

So my next hunch, was right on!! I disconected the "Positive" cable for 5 seconds then reconnected it and everything was back to normal. Both keys armed & disarmed the vehicle and we were able to drive it home.

I spoke with my dealer this morning and he told me by doing so, I reset the computer. I explained all the above to him and he seems to think that it is a "Wireless Control Module".. Which makes total sence if your key fobs are not working to arm and disarm the vehicle.

If your vehicle doesn't start and the battery seems fine, check your key to see if it arms or disarms the vehicle before replacing a altenator, starter, battery & etc.

By replacing any of those items, your actually resetting the computer by disconnecting the battery to replace those parts!!

Reply #36 Dave H (75.149.207.181) - Tue Sep 22 16:29:59 2009

I took my 2005 Jeep GC into my favorite mechanic. The car has NOT started now for 10 days. I also took a printout of all the above postings so that he'd know what NOT to replace. If he can fix it, I'll post what he did to make this problem go away. My bet is that he won't be able to fix the problem or if he does, it will cost me an arm and a leg.

Reply #37 Michael L (24.251.148.55) - Wed Sep 23 22:25:48 2009

Having the same issues with my 2005 JGC, turn the key and get a mixture of clicking and attempting to turn over. Seems when I give it a little gas it will start up, today even that had issues. Think maybe it is something with the electrical or Fuel Injector, any ideas would be beneficial.

Reply #38 NathanS (24.211.163.163) - Fri Sep 25 15:08:13 2009

Follow Up to #29: Dealer really did not tell me anything i did not really know. They said to first start with the Starter replacement and if that does not fix it go for there. They led me to believe that a full diagnostic on the whole system would be very costly.

So, I got the starter replaced and I have not had a starting issue for the last month.

Reply #39 Ron A (64.12.116.198) - Mon Sep 28 11:24:30 2009

I dont have a solution - but I do have a temporary fix !

I've had this problem on my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Laredo, small 6 cyl., for almost 3 yrs now.

Actually, the vehicle is at the JEEP dealer service center right NOW, and they just called to say they cant find a problem. They even put the car on diagnostics a cost to me of $102.00 . . . grrrrrrrrrrrr

O.K., the problem for me only happens once in a while. But, when it does, it seems to happen 3-4 times in a row, then it goes away for a good while. THIS IS WHAT I DO: every time I want to start the engine I turn the key to the 'on' position - -but not all the way to the actual 'start' position. I listen for a low level noise (like a buzzing or humming sound). If I hear nothing, I simply turn the key to the 'start' position and the car starts right up. If however, I do hear the noise, I WAIT until the noise stops, then, I turn the key from 'on' to 'start' and except for the last time, the car has started right up. So, wait for a noise, and if you hear it, wait until it stops, then start it up. Good luck.

Reply #40 Peter B (24.20.86.164) - Mon Oct 12 23:36:17 2009

I had that frustrating experience with my 2005 Grand Cherokee in the last few weeks, but luckily found out what caused it.

My Jeep had the same symptoms as reported by others: occasionally won't start, just a relay click, and the car eventually started after trying it for a few minutes. The colder the engine (and outside temperature), the more problematic.

After checking the battery and the relays, I decided to change the starter. In attempting to do so, it turned out that the positive terminal connection at the starter was slightly loose. Tightening that connection did the trick and it starts now every time ...

This might not be the problem / solution in all cases, but worth checking out.

Reply #41 Manuel M (96.51.91.93) - Fri Oct 16 20:15:46 2009

Same problem, click but no start. First time took it to the dealer, and they just cleaned the battery cables, and it worked, then again, no start, so I took it this past week and they changed the starter and it worked, for now, hope it lasts cause I'm getting tired .

Reply #42 Dave H (75.149.207.181) - Tue Oct 20 09:50:11 2009

Reply to #40: You're very right! My mechanic found out that whatever wires attach to the starter become loose and CORRODED from road gunk and road salt. These wires are attached by a slip on connection. When they corrode, there is no contact. Replacing the connector was the solution it seems. He also stated that IF you put on a remanufactured starter, those wires come SCREWED to the starter and never loosen up. I asked him if he screwed the wires to my starter and of course he said no, but did say he crimped the hell out of the connection. This all seems reasonable to me...the car has started every time for the past month now. You'd think with this many identical problems, Jeep would have issued a recall...wait, that's too logical!

Reply #43 Dave H (75.149.207.181) - Tue Oct 20 09:50:22 2009

Reply to #40: You're very right! My mechanic found out that whatever wires attach to the starter become loose and CORRODED from road gunk and road salt. These wires are attached by a slip on connection. When they corrode, there is no contact. Replacing the connector was the solution it seems. He also stated that IF you put on a remanufactured starter, those wires come SCREWED to the starter and never loosen up. I asked him if he screwed the wires to my starter and of course he said no, but did say he crimped the hell out of the connection. This all seems reasonable to me...the car has started every time for the past month now. You'd think with this many identical problems, Jeep would have issued a recall...wait, that's too logical!

Reply #44 fred k (64.12.116.198) - Tue Oct 27 22:06:18 2009

after 5 trips to the dealer for 4 new starters and a ignition switch i look at the pos battery post wires and they looked clean l pulled them apart and wiggeled. and it started. 3 starters in 2 months.

Reply #45 Kassi Freligh (67.49.117.116) - Fri Oct 30 10:58:04 2009

I had the same problem with my 2007 JGC. It has 39thousand miles on it, and when I was driving it started to buck, then just stalled out of nowhere. I was pushing the gas and NOTHING was happening. Its happened a few times, there HAS to be a recall on this.... they wanted to charge me 120 just to look at it and said my waranty was up at 36 thousand or 36 months whichever came first...so i just left hoping it wouldn't happen again. I put some high quality gas in, and it hasn't happened since.

Reply #46 Preston (24.72.61.194) - Fri Oct 30 15:44:29 2009

Check the ground cable! The same thing happened with me, the vehicle would not start at all. We paid $300 for a new key because that is what the dealership said that was the problem. Got it home and the next day would not start with the new key. We then checked the starting cables, they were fine, then we just nudge the ground cable for the intire unit and it was not tight at all! We tightened it and now my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee starts every time! Hope this can help everyone!

Reply #47 Liz (69.250.23.85) - Fri Oct 30 17:26:20 2009

I had the same no start problem... after 3 weeks at the deeler, they replaced the power distrubution center, the front control and the wireless controll module. Thank God for the extended warrenty. I am also having a concurrent problem that on occasion while making a sharp right or left turn my car will stall and the stering wheel will lock. Little bit of a safety issue, but the dealership says nothing shows up in diagnostic testing. Any one else having this problem???

Reply #48 Dan (67.186.83.53) - Wed Nov 4 22:41:50 2009

Thanks everyone for taking the time post. I will try the loose connectors in the morning. Very frustrated.

Reply #49 rob (72.225.29.123) - Fri Nov 6 11:42:34 2009

How did you all make out? We are having a problem with our 2005 Jeep GC. Two days ago it acted like it didnt wanna start and my girlfriend thought it was because it was cold. The juice appears to have been sucked out of the battery because last night it wouldnt start at a gas station. I went there and jumped it successfully.

We drove it home and let it run for about a half hour then shut it off. Tried to start it a while later and it wouldn't - it wants to fire at first but then nothing but a clicking sound.

Today, the same thing. Almost like the battery charged just a little bit because it almost turned over then went back to clicking.

Tried checking the relay box as Gary suggested in post #4 but that didn't work. Going to try and check the start connections then jump it and get it to AutoZone.

Reply #50 Lewis (75.70.156.182) - Sat Nov 7 19:47:20 2009

I have the 2005 JCG 4.7L. Just started having the no start issue at 37, 000 miles this week. After reading this forum and no response from my local dealer, I'm not screwing with it. I'm trading the piece of crap off after I get it started.

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