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Hi, I Fig. there must be a relay or something that must be tripped in order to start the jeep. Is it this interlock thing I read about? Where is it located and how do I replace it?

Thanks  

My jeep has done the same thing for about 6 years now, I am just too lazy to fix it... Anyways, I was told by a mecanic it is a sensor in the shifter? But I could be wrong... It acts up more in winter than in summer, so maybe my lazy butt needs to get around to fixing it...  

The shifter is the subject of a recall. Enter your vin number here to check if your vehicle was done.

http://www.jeep.com/webselfservice/jeep/index.jsp?screenName=recall&country=us&emailUrl=goToEmailForm('R')  

The neutral safety switch mounted on the passenger side of the transmission.  You can find instructions on the internet to remove and clean.  A new one is about $300 at the dealer.  A very common failure of older jeeps.