Intermittent no crank, no start

2018 JEEP COMPASS
37,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESTEP1966
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When I try to start I hear a series of clicks then dash lights flash, tachometer and speedometer jump up then go down.no crank. it does not happen all the time mostly when it has been sitting for a day or two.
Oct 31, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If it eventually does start, the first thing I would check are the battery terminals. If they are loose or corroded, it can cause this.

Take a look through this link and let me know if it helps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
Oct 31, 2020 at 7:35 PM
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