Jeep Grand Cherokee – Starting issue

[Don Krenz]

Ok,

My sons 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee will not start when turning the key

I crawled under it and took a screw driver and can jump the starter and the thing starts up So I figured the starter is good so next thing Im thinking is the neutral switch. I put the thing in neutral and turn the key and it still wont start (unless I jump the starter) so Im thinking its not the neutral switch.

My thinking is its pointing to the ignition switch but would like some opinions.

Thanks

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[college man]

When you say it won’t start, Does the vehicle crank or no power to the starter?
I know the starter works when jumped.

https://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems

[Mike]

It could be a bum starter relay.

[Don Krenz]

When I turn the key the Jeep does not crank. When I crawl under and use a screwdriver across the posts I can get it to start so I assume power is going to the starter.

I have not looked at the relay

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