[oldenburg]

Hello all,

About a week ago I got into my 92 XJ and tried to start it. I heard a click and then everything shut off like the battery terminal had been disconnected or something. I popped the hood and then opened my drivers door to check it out. As soon as I shut the door and opened it again the dome lights came on and everything powered up. I was able to start the car, but only if the door was open.
Last night the same thing happened, but when it all shut off I got out and slammed the drivers side door closed before opening it again. This worked, but I still had to keep the door open to start the car.

Both times were at the end of a day of heavy rain. I have already checked for corrosion on the battery terminals and they're clean.

Any thoughts on why this would be happening?

[mtb_crzd47]

Check all the wires going through the door to see if the insulation has worn away and replace as necessary. Had a sort of similar problem in mine, one was stripped pretty good causing a short.

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[Brg0012]

Had a very similar problem on my 95 xj. Pull the rubber boot in the door jamb and you will see a bunch of wires. If it was anything like mine I had 4 or 5 wires that were broke.