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Kris
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8/27/2010
17:18:01

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I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota V6. My son took the dashboard off and now the truck won't start. It has a security feature that looks like it is not connected right. I cannot figure out how it is supposed to be connected. I noticed a spark when he put the dashboard back on. What should we look for? We have locked and unlocked the doors with the key remote and it works, but it just won't start. Please help



Gears
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8/27/2010
22:14:51

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Noticed a spark --check fuses in fuse box and fuses in the engine compartment too.



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8/28/2010
03:25:55

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Could have gotten the yellow and gray connecters mixed up
just below the steering wheel, they are connected to a metal
plate, also there is a white box with a screw in the middle by
the parking brake that has two connectors on the side.



Kris
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8/28/2010
18:55:49

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Thanks for the info, glad I wrote in. I had checked the fuses inside but not the ones in the engine. I found the fuse to the ignition switch to be burned out. I replaced it, put the dashboard in place gave it a little gas and Voila! it started. So glad it was something simple. I was hoping it wasn't the wires because I'm not that good with electrical stuff. Thanks again



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8/28/2010
23:01:55

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Kris, that's why repair manuals tell you to "Disconnect the Battery first" That way you don't have to worry about screwing up the electrical system. Anyway, I am glad it was only a fuse.
Good Luck
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Kris
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8/29/2010
11:39:50

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LOL If my son would tell me when he is going to be messing with his truck I could help him. He doesn't believe in reading anything. LOL



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