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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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Unhappy Changed Multi-switch on column, truck won't start

I know that sounds dumb, but I just changed the multi function switch on the steering comlumn and now the truck won't start. The engine turns over but it just won't fire up. Any ideas? Suggestions? Input would be much appreciated!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 06:20 AM
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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Check the PATS antenna that loops around the ignition lock cylinder. It's possible that when you replaced the column trim, that it was disturbed.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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Thanks for the help, Rob. After you mentioned the PATS (something I was totally unfamilar with) I did some searching and reading up on it on these forums to understand how it works. I actually got some other problems answered in the process. I feel like a huge idiot for what happened this time, though. I needed a fuse for the hi-beams and I saw that someone had stuck a fuse in one of the "not used" slots, so I borrowed that one instead of heading to town. As it turned out, it WASN"T a not used slot. Aparently I mis-counted and I removed the fuse for the PATS. I'm glad it was simple, but I do feel stupid about the ordeal. What ever happened to indicating the fuses on the fuse-box, anyway? At any rate, thanks for the suggestion.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Glad you're back on the road!
 
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