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Installed powered sub now jeep wont start????

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Old 01-18-2013 | 01:38 PM
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Default Installed powered sub now jeep wont start????

I recently installed a powered sub woofer under the front passenger seat. Hooked everything up and now the jeep wont start.
All the lights on the dash turn on but it won't turn over. I unhooked the negative battery terminal to reset the computer but still nothing.

I'm not sure if this is related to the amp and sub at all or just a coincidence. I'm kinda at a loss right now I attempted to install the sub myself with very limited electrical experience and its turned into a complete mess. Any help or suggestions to keep me from having to take into the dealership would be greatly appreciated.
Old 01-18-2013 | 01:56 PM
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I know it's gonna sound stupid or might not even work at all, but I ran into a similar issue and all I did was disconnect and connect both terminals as it started. Sometimes it's the simple stupid things that do the trick.
Old 01-18-2013 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FoxRacingJMC
I know it's gonna sound stupid or might not even work at all, but I ran into a similar issue and all I did was disconnect and connect both terminals as it started. Sometimes it's the simple stupid things that do the trick.
I actually tried that I wish it was that easy.
Old 01-18-2013 | 02:31 PM
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I hooked my remote turn on lead to a wire under the steering column that is switched with the ignition according to this thread.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...vertor-115758/

Could I have messed up something with the ignition?
Old 01-18-2013 | 03:06 PM
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Maybe you poped a fuse while hooking up the remote line?
Old 01-18-2013 | 03:08 PM
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Remove the power wires for the sub. Then check all the fuses. Then, try to restart the Jeep.
Old 01-18-2013 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jkolb08
I hooked my remote turn on lead to a wire under the steering column that is switched with the ignition?
I would also scrutinize this connection very carefully.
Old 01-18-2013 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JK-Ford
I would also scrutinize this connection very carefully.
I am checking fuses as we speak. I also disconnected the remote wire from pink/white wire under the steering column. I'm not sure what that wire is exactly for I just followed the thread that recommended it.
Old 01-18-2013 | 03:40 PM
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I believe the mystery as been solved. A little 10 amp fuse was blown that I believe was the ignition switch fuse. Gonna run to the auto parts store and grab a new one and see if she'll start back up.
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Yup blown fuse thanks for all the help!



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