"Pacing myself" build

Engine light came on Sunday. Checked it yesterday, Camshaft position sensor code. I just replaced that synchronizer 6 months ago with a Standard Ignition unit. Checked the plug and the wiring. All looked good. Apparently not, got in to go home and no starty. Luckily I hung on to my old unit, so I took the CPS off the old synchro and replaced it. Just another example of cheap China crap and Mopar not liking it.
 
So, I get nothing from the dash or floor. Only defrost. I poked under the dash and checked the actuators. Where should I start looking?
 
So, I get nothing from the dash or floor. Only defrost. I poked under the dash and checked the actuators. Where should I start looking?

IIRC that’s a vacuum leak. Check the vacuum line under the hood.
 
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So, I get nothing from the dash or floor. Only defrost. I poked under the dash and checked the actuators. Where should I start looking?
Mine was above the throttle pedal, one of the connections was loose.

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Ended up being the air line that goes into the firewall was cracked. 1/8 vacuum tubing to the rescue. While I was at it, I finally installed this beast!
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Is there a preferred configuration for the clamps?

I prefer that configuration of the clamps on the passenger side because it avoids having contact with the steering damper under articulation. I'm not sure the driver's side matters, so I prefer to get it up as much out of the way as possible, flipped over.
 
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I prefer that configuration of the clamps on the passenger side because it avoids having contact with the steering damper under articulation. I'm not sure the driver's side matters, so I prefer to get it up as much out of the way as possible, flipped over.

That was my thought as well.
 
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Engine light came on Sunday. Checked it yesterday, Camshaft position sensor code. I just replaced that synchronizer 6 months ago with a Standard Ignition unit. Checked the plug and the wiring. All looked good. Apparently not, got in to go home and no starty. Luckily I hung on to my old unit, so I took the CPS off the old synchro and replaced it. Just another example of cheap China crap and Mopar not liking it.

Wish I hadn't seen this. In May I replaced the one on my '04 LJ with a SMP sensor. :(

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Wish I hadn't seen this. In May I replaced the one on my '04 LJ with a SMP sensor. :(

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Not a lot of choices for a replacement. I'm keeping the original Mopar one on until it fails and have that PC380 in the glove box for when it does.
 
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