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IdeaMan
September 5th, 2006, 13:39
I took the battery cables off to clean the corrosion from them and the battery terminals. I put the cables back on the terminals. When I go start the Jeep I have full power to all accessories like the radio, power seats, etc. however, the engine will not turn over. I don't believe I shorted anything out, maybe I did ???? and I'm thinking possibly a fusable link??? If it is a fusable link, where's it located? Any other ideas?
90xj06
September 5th, 2006, 13:44
maybe a fuse.
IdeaMan
September 5th, 2006, 15:44
All fuses were good.
IdeaMan
September 5th, 2006, 17:02
Ok, I found that the previous owner had an Executive 2500 alarm system and when I unhooked the wires from the alarm brain the Jeep turns over but it still won't start. Maybe no fuel? I added 3 gallons of fuel... still nothing. I pressed the fuel pressure thing on the fuel rail with a key and fuel came out... not sure if that's a good enough test or not. Any ideas?
90xj06
September 5th, 2006, 17:21
is there one of thoughs buttons some where. i now those alarms wont let it start. can you hear the fuel pump turning on. the alarm is turning some thing off.
IdeaMan
September 5th, 2006, 17:37
No there isn't one of those buttons and it always started before I undid the cables and put them back on. Could the fuel pump go out suddenly like this?
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