2002 Jeep Liberty Sport won't start.

ashwallace

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So my 2002 jeep liberty sport won't start. When I go to start it, it will make one click and thats it. On the dashboard thing it shows the oil light and the engine light. The radio and lights work. We had this problem about 2 months ago and we took it in and got the starter replaced and it worked fine but now it is doing it again. Does anyone know what this is?
 

By about half way through your post I was getting ready to type "you've got a bad starter", but I see you've got that replaced...

Does it start later (i.e. come back in an hour)? Can you try 5 or 6 times, then get it to start?

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Because you said it was replace 2 months ago I would check the contacts. Make sure they didn't loosen off and (will need a second person to crank) if it clicks from the starter or the relay
 
It is always worth a try to check again to see if the starter will crank , just to see if a "hot spot" isn't responsible. You will definitely want to check for any loose connections , battery cable and solenoid connection. Check for a voltage signal at the solenoid wire nicknamed the "trigger wire" to see if voltage is present when the key is in START position. A voltmeter or test light will be suffice. If all these checks don't prevail and no voltage is found at "trigger wire " , the ignition switch needs to be checked. There is an on going problem with the Jeep Liberty and maybe a few other models that use this ignition switch . I believe it was not of electrical but of mechanical fault. The last I heard , there was no replacement part(s) but only home made remedy to fabricate a starter button. Very shameful on chrysler's part.
 
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