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DISCUSSION => Electrical => Topic started by: 91 e30m42 on October 16, 2009, 01:18:16 PM

Title: car wont start
Post by: 91 e30m42 on October 16, 2009, 01:18:16 PM

hey i just did a complete over haul on my motor and drivetrain rebuilt motor new clutch and clutch accessories new drive axles ne mounts and bushings new hose well u get the idea....but when we try to start it the fuel pump gets no power and also when i take the key out my dash lights and window switch lights stay on also my fuel gauge needle stays at the 3/4 mark and temp needle way off the hot zone what can be the culprit any info will do....could it be a short...mixed wire connect...im somewhat frustrated cause ive been doing this overhaul for 8 months

Title: car wont start
Post by: RED IS 91 on October 16, 2009, 06:21:04 PM

Could be a lot of things . Do you have your crank and cam position sensors connected to the right terminals???
You'll have to start doing some testing ....................

fuel
 
spark

compression

Title: car wont start
Post by: KenC on October 16, 2009, 06:28:21 PM

Make sure all of the sensors are plugged into the harness correctly.