Cj5 Wont Start!

Alright hivemind, new issue.

Was warming up the jeep yesterday getting ready for a ride. Wife was not watching the younglings, and I come back to find d the key turned to start while the engine is running. Something got fried by the smell of it, and now it won't start. Wont even click..

Battery is good, and I replaced the starter, still no joy. Any ideas?

 

Won't click? Starter solenoid, if your jeep has one. Or possibly the key switch, or its circuit.

 

Replaced the starter/solenoid. Going to try and bypass the ignition switch with a remote and see if that does the trick...

 

Switch is not spring loaded, or is broken. Hadnt replaced it yet.

 

Yeah started was still engaged and engine was running. Something got fried, just not sure what.

 

Tried a starter remote, and that got the starter to click, but still no joy.

 

New(ish) battery, and tried to jump off my truck still nothing.

 

Teeth all looked good. No damage.
New point- no lights either. Looks like bad ignition switch?

 

What year and model Jeep? Any fusible links?

No lights and a click but no spin? Maybe low amps... Check both ends of all your battery connections, including the ground. And the cable connections at the clamps.

 

I thought if one left the key in the ON/RUN/IGN position, the points would be energized and would eventually fry?

Or is my recollection faulty?

 

No lights, no click from key.. it's a 69 cj5 w/dauntless v6

 

Pull your starter. see if the engine turns manually. Test starter. Test solenoid. Replace key switch if faulty. Check all wires for continuity.

 

I would replace starter solenoid . if contact plate is burned . all you would get is a click