2007 Jeep Liberty, sat 2yrs. new batt. & starter. NO/CRANK, NO/START
Asked by Rex_Leonum Jun 22, 2021 at 03:28 PM about the 2007 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
My 2007 Jeep Liberty has sat in my driveway for 2 yrs. i have some time to
repair it. I replaced the battery and starter, those were the initial
replacements.
Ok, so, i put the key in and turn it to *ON position, all cluster lights come on
in sequence. The security light comes back on and stays on, the check
engine light comes on and eventually blinks about 5x. when i turn the key to
crank i do get relays clinking and the fuel pump engage.
i have bridged the starter relay with pliers and got action. i jumpered the
starter with a screwdriver, and got it to turn. Besides the neutral safety
switch, skim, what else might cause the issue. Or is it to the point that i need
to take it to a shop and digitally diagnosed?
7 Answers
You'll want to have the fuel pumped out of the fuel tank and add new as well before you start it, but it does sound like a tow is in order to your nearest garage.
lincolnscott49 answered 3 years ago
sounds to me like a bad ground wire from battery to engine block . That is the ground for the starter. Remove the ground wire from the block , clean and reconnect to see if this solves the problem
Since the security light is staying on it sounds like a security system problem that needs to be handled by your local Dealer. Jim
lincolnscott49 answered 3 years ago
Check your key fob to see if it is charged or has a good battery if it is that type. Can you lock and unlock the vehicle with it.
Rex_Leonum answered 3 years ago
lincolnscott49: yes i can lock/unlock and set on and off the panic alarm.
lincolnscott49 answered 3 years ago
I would remove the main ground wire from the battery to the engine block at the engine block and clean it ( wire brush or sand paper ) to both the block mounting point and the ground wire end that is mounted to the block. It just seems to me like you may have a bad ground to the engine block that is the primary ground for the starter. Give this a try and advise
lincolnscott49 answered 3 years ago
If this doesn't solve the starting problem then check the 12volt feed to the starter from the relay as you try to start it. Disconnect the feed wire at the starter and use a 12 volt test light to see if it lights up when you turn the key to start. Make sure you have a good ground on the test light by connecting it to a good ground and running a wire from the positive side of the battery to the test light probe end. If it lights up you have a good ground to test.
