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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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just got done putting in protane motor mounts and now the car wont start, fuel pumps coming on, checked all fuse and relays... im stumped ran fine prior to this. what gives?
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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What did you remove/disconnect when you did the install?

Alternator wiring harness?
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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the wires look fine from the alt. its all connected and tight.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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is the starter cranking? maby a wire got tugged when you jacked up the motor. also did u take off the starter to get the mount in? maby knocked something loose....
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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It was one of the wires going to the cps not making contact all the way thru to the sensor not giving it power... It had me about to pull my hair out but thanks guys!
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