Jeep won't start. Dash lights intermittent do not come on, but battery good (8 month old Optima). Headlights and auxiliary lights and interior lights and all other electrical seems okay when dash lights out. Suggestions or ideas needed ASAP.

EDIT: THIS IS NO LONGER A ROADSIDE EMERGENCY--I'M BACK HOME AND THE JEEP IS NOW AT A FRIEND'S HOME NEAR WHERE I GOT STUCK. BUT, IF ANYONE HAS ANY IDEAS TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, PLEASE CHIME IN. THANKS TO ALL WHO DID TRY TO HELP ME OUT!!!

 

This the same problem Toad was having?

 

Not sure. I'm on phone so research is a pain.

 

check you ground points if the battery is new...sounds like a grounding issue

 

Try pulling the negative battery cable for a minute or two...

I have no clue...

 

Was her problem clockspring?

 

When you try to start it does it click, or attempt to turn over? Or does it do absolutely nothing?

 

And I have notools. Waiting on fried who lives nearby to arrive.

 

And herehe is

 

Yes...

Here is her thread...

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ad+clockspring

Since you are on your phone I will read up a bit, and let you know if there is an "easy" solution.


Oh.... I read somewhere where someone had to "punch" their steering wheel when something like this happened.