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Discussion in 'General Jeep Discussion' started by Danno1956, Apr 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM.

  1. Apr 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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    Danno1956

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    I have an 89 yj 2.5l 5sp. I was wiring up a light bar and I screwed up and put power to the ground. It melted wires behind the dash. The most affected wire was the ground to the wiper motor. I have replaced/repaired all that I could see, now I have crank but no start. Fuses appear to be fine. Any suggestions for a direction. TIA
     
    Danno1956, Apr 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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  2. Apr 18, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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    MTgeezer

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    You may have taken out the engine control unit with that exercise.
     
    MTgeezer, Apr 18, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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  3. Apr 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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    Barring more serious damage, I'd start testing each fuse in the box(s). Getting good crank is decent sign but getting her to run and stay running is key so fingers crossed against an ECU issue.
     
    aggrex, Apr 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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