LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Engine swap, does nothing when i turn the key

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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 01:31 PM
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Well, the only other things I can think off the top of my head is you left something disconnected (power junction block, starter, etc) or your ignition switch is bad. I noticed some of your indicator lights and radio went off when you turned it to run, pretty sure they shouldn't do that.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ZFreie
I'm not sure on # of grounds, someone else will have to jump in to be sure.

Also, all fuses are good?

If it were my car I would be trying to figuring out why the starter isnt trying to engage and go from there.
checked fuse. just got done checking grounds and there good. i arced the starter and is worked but still nothing from the key
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Spartan7
Well, the only other things I can think off the top of my head is you left something disconnected (power junction block, starter, etc) or your ignition switch is bad. I noticed some of your indicator lights and radio went off when you turned it to run, pretty sure they shouldn't do that.
yea i dont remember the lights doing that before the swap. starter is hooked up. im going to the garage now to check the power junction block.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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power junction block is hooked up right (just verified) any other thoughts?
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by sherman8r
Good eye i failed to notice that. pretty sure it worked it worked before the swap. battery shows 12.14 at the terminals
Does it show 12v when the headlights are on? What does it show in the START position? Looks like a really dead battery or bad cable connection. A discharged battery can still show 12v with no load.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by shbox
Does it show 12v when the headlights are on? What does it show in the START position? Looks like a really dead battery or bad cable connection. A discharged battery can still show 12v with no load.
11.70 with lights on and the same when i try to start it. It's a brand new optima
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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C210 connector inside under the dash had a pin that was loose. she starts
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Doh.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by F0x Slaughter
Doh.
yea right!
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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nice, glad you found out the issue
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Me too. All i need now is a y pipe and im back on the road. Thanks everyone!
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Glad you found it and was an easy fix!
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