Troubleshooting SKIM / PCM / no start

[mrblaine]

Recently was stranded off-road and something in the SKIM is the issue. Jeep just cranks and SKIM light stays illuminated.

2000 Jeep TJ, 2.5L, ax5

Steps I have taken;
Disconnect battery for 30 mins touching + and - together, reconnect, no start and light still on
Disconnect battery for 30 mins touching + and - together, disconnect SKIM module under dash, reconnect all, no start and light still on
Disconnect all connections going to PCM, clean, reconnect, no start and light still on
Lightly tapped dash, no start and light still on
Roughly smacked dash, no start and light still on

What other things need to be checked in the system? Will a code reader possibly show more information?

I have researched a few companies that flash your PCM and disable the SKIM module. Any recommendations?

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

Pic is from right before the issue... It was a long night of winching, and pulls!

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The SKIM should not prevent it from starting. Does it start now?

 

[Jake kozlowski]

The SKIM should not prevent it from starting. Does it start now?

Yessir!

Lots of trouble shooting, but turned out I had 2 frayed wires, and a blown ASD fuse 30a block style fuse. (Not sure on the name of the fuse)

 

[CodaMan]

I don't have a factory service manual. I need to buy one...

or download it here —- Jeep Wrangler TJ Factory Service Manuals (FSM) & Technical Documentation

 

[Chris]

I don't have a factory service manual. I need to buy one...

Why buy one when you can get one for free right here on the site?

Jeep Wrangler TJ Factory Service Manuals (FSM) & Technical Documentation

 

[Jake kozlowski]

Thanks!!!!! Downloaded!

 

[Tarek Chamma]

I had a nobus showing on my odometer recently, but was not affecting the car running..
Took it to a service center and they found out that a small fuse had blown and needed to be replaced in the fuse panel located behind the glove box compartment.
It was a tiny and funny looking red fuse (not sure if it's a 10A or 20A).
Am neither a car mechanic nor an electrician, my knowledge is very limited to my experience with my Jeep which I had since 13 years, and when it comes to technical or mechanical terms or explanation... I suck big time