Check the shifter mechanical adjustments/positioning. I'm not familiar with the mechanical alignment of yours, but, I have seen issues with Cherokees where transmission mount flex can allow enough physical shifting to not allow proper release of a safety interlock with the result of engine will not turnover.

It is also a noted problem with column mounted shift levers where alignment of components can shift causing intermittent problems.

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