So I was being just doing random stuff with my cruiser and I removed the F12 fuse and accidentally started it without it briefly. I immediately turn the engine off and then replace the fuse but the check engine light is now on. Is this some kind of damage I did by quickly starting it without the fuse in? Or is it just a computer issue that I reset something in the computer? Will it go away if I put it through some paces?

 

it will likely clear on its own or you can do with a scanner I have not looked to see what the fuse is for but im sure its something the cm was looking for when u did it

 

thank you!

 

So, drove it around with the check engine light on. It handled like a dream, no other warnings at all or unusual gauges (3 small extra dings at start up which seemed to be associated with the light is all). Was going to bring it in to a shop today, payday. Then after lunch, I went to start it up and the lights came on for instant... then nothing. Dead. No lights, not even trying to turn over when I turn the key. I suspect the computer did some kind of automatic cutout? Anyone have any ideas for resetting the computer? Since I was mucking with fuses when the light came on, could a bad fuse do this? Please any assistance, I'm stuck:/

 

Hello Peter Robinson,

We regret to hear this. What is the model year of your vehicle? If you are unable to receive more feedback from here, please feel free to follow up via private message.

Alex
Chrysler Cares

 

Hi Alex, thanks for the response! It's a 2001 4 door.

 

I dropped it off at a shop last night and they identified a short in the wiring as the cause, which does make some logical sense. They quoted 235. Does this seem re amenable to repair a short? It sounds high for labor and no parts involved.

 

235 would be cheap. first they had to find it now repair it so yeah you go away cheap.