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When i try to start my jeep it wont turn over.  Started it hour before problem, took a little extra effort to turn over than normal it seemed.  All electronics seem to be working; stereo, gages, lights.  Battery gauge is reading around normal (a little to the left of center).  When i turn the key to the starter position i get nothing.  No noises out of the engine whatsoever.  Nothing seems to be moving.  Is my solenoid gone?  Starter Problem?  How can i find out what the problem is???  Its snowing outside so cant try to push-start it right now, but will do so later and report back.  

If it's your starter solenoid you should be able to jump it with a screw driver.  Make sure it's in neutral and the ebrake is on, touch the positive posts with the screwdriver.  If that works it is in the solenoid, starter switch, or starter relay.  If it doesn't you have either a bad battery, bad starter or wiring problem.