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You need fuel air and spark to run. Check the wires, check you have sufficient fuel.
First guess with Clicking could be a low battery
If the battery is fully charged and all the cables are clean and solidly attached, next culprit would be the starter (bendix)
If the starter motor is turning the problem may be a broken flywheel tooth. If starter is not engaging the solenoid may be bad or not hooked up but that seems unlikely since starter was replaced. The problem's down there. If solenoid not clicking then problem may be further back.
When a battery is very low, even a jump won't work because the battery takes too much out of the jump. Take the battery out and have it charged up. If it won't take a charge, get a new one. But also make sure the battery terminals and cable ends are shiny and greased.
If you really want to be sure, put a voltmeter on it. A good battery should be 12.5. When you crank it should go down to about 10. If it goes below 9, either the battery is too low, or the starter is draining too much. If it never goes below 11, it is not draining enough, and the solenoid is probably bad. If when you stop cranking, it comes back up to over 11, then the battery is good, so the starter is probably bad.
1st check battery terminals to be making connections,next,make sure battery fully charged,then move to fuse box under the hood for burnt battery fuse, then check battery charge,if good,then suspect bad connection to starter (wires) then suspect bad starter. if not that,then try to turn engine over manually by crankshaft bolt to see if cranks locked. thank you for choosing fixya.com
Dirty battery connections, yes all the electronics only needs minimal amps but the car needs a full charge (14.2 volts) to start. Clean the battery post and cable, then drive by your neighbor hood auto parts (Auto Zone/ Kragen) for a free charging system check up. Also cold crank amps are important if you live any were but California ;)
Check the battery +12v power connection to the starter is in good order,
Check the ground connection between the battery negative and the engine/starter motor is robust and intact.
If no problem with above, replace the starter motor.
First, do not assume anything. Check the battery with a volt meter and make sure there is 12.v or better there. Clean cable terminals where they contact the battery, check both ends of cables for good clean solid connection. Since you hear a click, that is good ...ignition switch etc is likely good. Check the voltage at the starter : large cable should have 12v, small wire should have 12v when key is turned to "start" position. If you have both, starter has failed. Some Jeeps have an additional starter relay inside the power distribution center near the battery. if you have voltage at the starter, the relay is good. If when you test battery, voltage is low, have it charged and load tested. If battery fails test, no other tests are valid. Once started, check for running voltage of at least 12.9v with all accessories and lights on. At no time should voltage drop below 12.5, or should it continue to creep down. If it does, the alternator may be faulty.(providing belt is good and tight)
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have you load tested the battery?
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