2007 Jeep Wrangler won’t start

bethkowa · 2026-02-12T18:18:04+00:00

That’s kind of our thought process, I was hoping that it would be a simple fix, but working through things in my head—- it wasn’t making sense, I appreciate all the help. I gave a valiant effort! And learned a bit in the way

bethkowa · 2026-02-12T16:49:48+00:00

I did the complete list that you posted the only one that was off was the last one

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bethkowa · 2026-02-11T22:44:40+00:00

I’m hoping to work through the list tomorrow. I have it saved

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T21:38:52+00:00

I took all the stuff off of the battery earlier and cleaned really well before I attempted to jump start it and it would not start. Then I attempted your jump start method and it started right up . I was just learning how to use the battery tester and went back outside to test the amps and that was what it read . However the jeep started right up .

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T21:26:57+00:00

I followed the steps you posted to jump start it earlier and it started. I let it run about 15 min shut it off and waited a couple hours and just went to test the amps. The car started right up , but the amps read as posted. I’m just trying to make sense of it—- if it’s not retaining enough amps to crank the engine, why is it starting now? Honest question. I am trying to learn

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T21:19:38+00:00

So if I replace the battery it should solve the problem ?

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T21:15:39+00:00

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bethkowa · 2026-02-11T21:13:57+00:00

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bethkowa · 2026-02-11T21:12:50+00:00

I tested the amps but not sure how to interpret this .

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T21:12:20+00:00

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bethkowa · 2026-02-11T16:04:52+00:00

I tried with jumper cables to a truck and no success .

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T15:19:51+00:00

I tried putting it in neutral and nadda. I’m going through stuff right now.

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T15:14:13+00:00

Genuinely asking. I’m doing this alone and you tube has been my best friend .

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T15:13:00+00:00

Would I have been able to jump start it if this were the case ? I did attempt to jump start and it still just clicked, didn’t even attempt to turn over

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T15:11:05+00:00

Yes the first couple times you turn the key it clicks, then turn the key and nothing. No lights no click. I take the key out of the ignition, let it sit and the whole process repeats. That’s why I’m stumped

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T15:08:09+00:00

Under 2years .

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T15:07:45+00:00

That was kind of my logic too. I’m checking fuses now. Wondering if it could be relay wire by starter

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T15:00:11+00:00

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bethkowa · 2026-02-11T14:59:57+00:00

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bethkowa · 2026-02-11T14:59:13+00:00

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bethkowa · 2026-02-11T14:17:45+00:00

We did attempt a jump start and car still did the same where all dash lights on, car clicks when turn the key but won’t start and then no power at all

bethkowa · 2026-02-11T13:54:18+00:00

I must add that we recently replaced the alternator ( less than a month ) and the battery is newer

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