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Won't Start after Repair

Climbnkd2

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'02 XLT V8
I really hope someone can help me out. I just fixed the dim light problem on my odometer and put everything back together. When I went to start the Ex, everything powered up but when I turn the key to the start position, I get nothing except the theft light starts blinking quickly. It was running fine before I fixed the odometer. Did I trigger some theft sensor by mistake? Please help!!
 



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Take everything back apart to double check all electrical connections. Check for pinched wires on top of the steering column.
 






X2 ^^^^^^^
 






Fixed it!

Phew, I got it fixed today. I really did not want to tear the whole dash apart so I decided to just unscrew the steering wheel cover and look at the ignition switch. Once I got it separated, I immediately noticed a wiring harness that was not connected. The ignition switch had the matching socket. Pluged it in and what do you know, it started right up. Disaster averted!!:D
 






Phew, I got it fixed today. I really did not want to tear the whole dash apart so I decided to just unscrew the steering wheel cover and look at the ignition switch. Once I got it separated, I immediately noticed a wiring harness that was not connected. The ignition switch had the matching socket. Pluged it in and what do you know, it started right up. Disaster averted!!:D

Glad you got it fixed.:thumbsup: Good feeling isn't it?
 






..... Good feeling isn't it?

Always is, Rondo! Always is! Only wish now and then I could "luck-out" without a hassle! Seems Mr. Murphy has never been on my side. Oh, Well! imp
 






Always is, Rondo! Always is! Only wish now and then I could "luck-out" without a hassle! Seems Mr. Murphy has never been on my side. Oh, Well! imp

Imp, I AM MR. MURPHY!!! :rolleyes:
 






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