2000 XLS Won't Start

[Evan Schneider]

I drove the thing on Thursday with no problems. Got in it last night and it just cranks. I can hear the fuel pump when I turn the key on. Does the PATS thingy cut ignition? I tried all of the keys and no luck. Also, it has a Viper car starter. Could it be my problem? I tried starting it with the car starter and it just cranks with no fire. I've had electrical gremlins ever since the car starter was installed so I kind of suspect it. Does anyone have a similar problem?

Thanks, Evan

 

[aldive]

I would disable the remote starter and see if the problem persists.

Good luck.....

 

[Evan Schneider]

I fixed it. Whoever built the wiring harness was a little stingy with the split loom and left about 8 inches of exposed wiring for the crank position sensor. The two wires rubbed on a hose bracket and were grounding out. Just took a little split loom and electrical tape to fix the problem.

I also changed the o2 sensors while I was under there. (90K miles on the originals)