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Dec 15, 2017 | 10:30 AM

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Since it's a auto tranny ^+1 on trying to crank it in "N" & while your doing that, also wiggle the shifter & see if it wakes up & cranks. If so, inspect the TRS = Transmission Range Switch, it's mounted on the drivers side of the tranny, just about below the drivers side door. Check the switch, electrical connector is undamaged & tight, wiring undamaged.
Since this is a 4X4, did the problem come about suddenly, like during, or after an off road event?

When you try to crank it, do the head lights dim Way down?

Dec 16, 2017 | 11:03 AM

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Cound the problem. So much oil leaked ( imagine that) on the batt to starter terminal it would'nt start! Go figure... Tnx for all tbe advise!

Dec 16, 2017 | 01:03 PM

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OK, good find & feedback, are you now on the road again?

Dec 16, 2017 | 01:10 PM

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Roger. Up n runnin

Dec 16, 2017 | 01:10 PM

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Roger. Up n runnin!

Dec 16, 2017 | 02:41 PM

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Ok good feedback. If the oil leak is from the valve cover gasket, before replacement, check that you don't have a crankcase over pressure condition from a faulty sticking closed PCV valve, or excessive blow-by from stuck, or worn piston rings.

Dec 16, 2017 | 02:52 PM

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Roger. Will do. Tnx.

Dec 20, 2017 | 09:34 PM

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Amazing what a new battery will do sometimes. Not sure how you tested yours but the drawdown when trying to start needs to be checked. A failing battery that shows fully charged will draw down rapidly when trying to start an engine. And fail at that point.