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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Base 4dr Laredo

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Special Purpose Vehicles
16 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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March 12, 2013, 12:38 pm

Ricardo L
 

Question: How can I get my car to start?

I drove my car to work and parked it . a came back to try to start it but the engine wouldn't turn over . So check the battery cables , check to make sure they were secure. Then I went tho try to start it again and there it's just a clicking sound. The radio comes on and the Interiorlights , but it just makes a clicking sound when I try to start it up.


March 16, 2013, 1:24 pm

Ron W
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Sounds like either the battery is discharged or the starter has an issue. A jump start is where you need to start. If it starts, have the battery and charging system checked for proper operation.


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