# 06 jeep wrangler wont crank when wet **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** jeep, wranglerunlimited\ **Created:** [July 8, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-jeep-wrangler-wont-crank-when-wet/80239 "2013-07-08T21:04:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![leeinrva](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ce7236/32.png) [@leeinrva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leeinrva)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-jeep-wrangler-wont-crank-when-wet/80239/1 "2013-07-08T21:04:29Z")
Am very new here and do not see anything online that seems to help. I have a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/ 33k miles on it…4.0 engine. Have had it a little over a year. Last Fall, it started having issues whenever we had a lot of rain. Would not crank at all. Replaced the battery and clutch switch, which seems to helped, but is now doing it again. I turn the key and all of the lights come on, but there is not even a click. If I coast it off and pop the clutch, it starts right up. Once it dries out, will start w/ the key without an issue. Have an appt w/ the dealer, but they cannot get to it until Thursday, but I have to drive to work until then. I took it to a friend who is the manager of a garage, but he cannot find anything wrong. Does anyone have any ideas at all? ---
**Author:** ![knfenimore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc348/32.png) [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-jeep-wrangler-wont-crank-when-wet/80239/2 "2013-07-08T21:13:40Z")
There is a relay in the Power Distribution Center called Engine Starter Motor relay. I would reseat it and clean all connections at the battery and starter. ---
**Author:** ![leeinrva](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ce7236/32.png) [@leeinrva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leeinrva)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2013, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-jeep-wrangler-wont-crank-when-wet/80239/3 "2013-07-09T01:12:55Z")
Thanks! Will give it a shot ---
**Author:** ![Edvard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8797f3/32.png) [@Edvard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edvard)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-jeep-wrangler-wont-crank-when-wet/80239/4 "2013-07-10T00:48:02Z")
Before you do anything try the following: Any time the Jeep won’t crank put the transmission in neutral and try to start it again. I have a '08 Wrangler Unlimited and the neutral safety sensor is problematic. Occassionally it refuses to start while in Park, throw it into Neutral and it cranks just fine. I found that out after replacing the battery needlessly. ---
**Author:** ![Cougar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cougar/32/21348_2.png) [@Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougar)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-jeep-wrangler-wont-crank-when-wet/80239/5 "2013-07-10T01:43:02Z")
A faulty switch or relay in the starting circuit does sound to be the trouble as the others have stated already. You could install a temporary bypass switch to the starter solenoid in case you need it to get you going and until you find the problem.