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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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First off, let me say I appreciate all the knowledge, and supprot here!
now for my problem. My 96 XJ wouldn't start, so I unplugged, and replugged the CKS.....then it started. Replaced the sensor today, but I forgot to take the pos. cable off the battery. Now it won't even crank! I get headlights, but the stereo won't come on, and I don't get any gauges unless I turn the key to the start position....I don't think I hear the fuel pump til then either.
Any ideas? would plugging in the cks hot fry it?

I'm desperate....Thanks.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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Anybody have an idea?
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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Even if it did fry it you would still have power to crank it over, but I don't think you fried it. Check all your fuses and connections. It is possible maybe your ignition switch.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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Thanks, I couldn't find any blown fuses tonite, and swapped a couple of relays around with no luck. Gonna try a new ignition switch.

Thanks again.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Did you try unplugging your batter, and plugging it back in? I did my crank sensor without unplugging the battery and it's fine.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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I had this problem a couple of days ago. My headlights would turn on, but my stereo, gages, and floor lights wouldn't. I went through all this trouble to find out it was just a little blown fuse in my fuse box under my hood. I hope that's all it is.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Check the 20 amp fuse under the hood in the PDC.. the black box on pass side.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Wow, I hope it's a fuse...
Thanks again, you guys are awesome! I'll update tomorrow.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDale
Did you try unplugging your batter, and plugging it back in? I did my crank sensor without unplugging the battery and it's fine.
Yep, I took the + off the battery to try and reset the computer. Still nothing.
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