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Well I pulled another new guy move by replacing fuses I thought were bad, and now my car doesn't start.. I only tampered with mini fuses, wondering if anyone has any ideas.
I have an automatic transmission 2wd 98' Ranger with a V6 4.0L. I bought my self a test light, consulted the owners manual, and set out to replace any fuse that didn't light up or was missing per my owners manual. I was under the impression that as long as the key was in the on position, all fuses should light up with a properly grounded tester. I learned the hard way that many fuses won't light up with a tester until that particular switch is also turned on..
I swapped out fuses 4, 7, 8, 24, and 33 (#7 turned out to be my only bad fuse). I added fuses #28 and #35 as they were missing per the diagram in the owners manual. Lastly, I swapped out fuse #13 in under the hood in the power distribution box.
I added the correct amp values per my manual but when I went to reconnect the negative battery terminal, my car tried to start with the keys in pocket! I immediately pulled it off and it stopped. I put the negative terminal back on the battery in disbelief for about 10 seconds, obviously it never started but it sure tried! I removed fuse #24 (which controls the CPP, starter, and an anti-theft system), reconnected the negative battery terminal with no issue. But now my car will not start when I put the key in the ignition!
I realize there is a PATS anti theft system out there but I don't believe it was installed on the 98 models. I also don't have a theft sign flashing on my dash, but I feel its related to fuse #24. I tried starting the car in neutral but no luck. I read that was a trick out there, but maybe only for manuals.
Any ideas on where to look from here will be greatly appreciated!
I have an automatic transmission 2wd 98' Ranger with a V6 4.0L. I bought my self a test light, consulted the owners manual, and set out to replace any fuse that didn't light up or was missing per my owners manual. I was under the impression that as long as the key was in the on position, all fuses should light up with a properly grounded tester. I learned the hard way that many fuses won't light up with a tester until that particular switch is also turned on..
I swapped out fuses 4, 7, 8, 24, and 33 (#7 turned out to be my only bad fuse). I added fuses #28 and #35 as they were missing per the diagram in the owners manual. Lastly, I swapped out fuse #13 in under the hood in the power distribution box.
I added the correct amp values per my manual but when I went to reconnect the negative battery terminal, my car tried to start with the keys in pocket! I immediately pulled it off and it stopped. I put the negative terminal back on the battery in disbelief for about 10 seconds, obviously it never started but it sure tried! I removed fuse #24 (which controls the CPP, starter, and an anti-theft system), reconnected the negative battery terminal with no issue. But now my car will not start when I put the key in the ignition!
I realize there is a PATS anti theft system out there but I don't believe it was installed on the 98 models. I also don't have a theft sign flashing on my dash, but I feel its related to fuse #24. I tried starting the car in neutral but no luck. I read that was a trick out there, but maybe only for manuals.
Any ideas on where to look from here will be greatly appreciated!
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