Not turning over after replacing clock spring

JHammett

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Hi,

I just replaced the clock spring in my 99 4.0 because I had no horn and the airbag light was on. Good news, that is all taken care of now. However, now that I put everything back together the engine will not turn over. Nothing happens when I turn the key. I have triple-checked the battery connections (Since I disconnected it) and other than not turning over everything is as it should be (fuel pump engages etc.)

One thing to note the yellow/black connector in the back of the ignition did pop out when I was taking the lower plastic steering column cover off. It snapped back into the ignition. (Did I maybe do something wrong here?)

Any ideas of what I can do to get this thing to start up again? Thanks in advance!
 
I am thinking it has to be this connection since this is what came disconnected...

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Is there any way I could have broken the Ignition Switch when replacing the clock spring? I have been searching everywhere and that seems to be the only thing I can come up with....