grimr3ap3r_ Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hi, i recently blew my bottom end, got a new engine, dropped it in and plugged in all the plugs i can see, however i cannot get the ignition to come on, i have searched the net and this forumn and cannot find any information as to why,i was wondering if someone could clarify where the bettery leads are connected to the chasis as i beleive i may have a bad earth,If anyone has any other ideas please give me a shout! i want to boost so hard a friend said it may be a fuse or relay but i have checked all these,thanks guys,Liam (u)P.s all the engine loom is plugged in, just unsure on the earths, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Get a jump lead put it on the -ve terminal to the hook on the engine block see how it fares Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzagee Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 when looking at the engine look at the left side of the inlet mani there should be a earth lead there poss main cause and one bolted to the gearbox hope that helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimr3ap3r_ Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 can anyone get me a picture of the earth on the inlet mani please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Seriously mate, try the jump lead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimr3ap3r_ Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 okay ill try the jump lead tonight, so i just put it on the -ve terminal and the hook on the block Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Yup this gives the engine all the earth it needs if it still doesn't start it's something else Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimr3ap3r_ Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 ok cheers mate, if i still have no power do you have any idea what it could be? blown fuse under the bonnet ect? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimr3ap3r_ Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Okay got the ignition on, but only the battery light and the light to the right of it, (not sure wat it is) any ideas? Nothing happens when I turn the key? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chr15_7_t_ Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 is it clicking when you try and turn it oveR? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimr3ap3r_ Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 No mate no clicking or noise of any kind, my immobisliser appears to function correctly but as i said i only have 2 lights on the dash any ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chr15_7_t_ Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 try jump starting the car... when i done the head gasket in my old gt once i had put it back together the alarm worked lights came on the dash but it wouldnt start..got another car set of jump leads and away she went Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimr3ap3r_ Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Okay ill give that a go tonight mate cheers!If anyone has any other ideas please let me know! All help is greatly appreciated lads! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimr3ap3r_ Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Can someone please tell me how to remove the relays out the main fuse box(big black ones) as i cant get them out?also in the fuse box there is a fuse with 2 bolts either side(looks like a power feed) but i cant remove it? can anyone help? ive tryed pulling it out but it wont budge! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chr15_7_t_ Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 have you tried jumping the car yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimr3ap3r_ Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 trying that tonight chris, i notice the 100amp fuse in the main fuse box has blown, we tried to bridge it last night to start it but it wouldnt turn, gonna try jump it tonight and get a fuse so ill let you know mate!thanks again for your help i do appreciate it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimr3ap3r_ Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Okay apparently its a fuseable link which ive blown? my friend says i probably cant remove it because its welded itself? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimr3ap3r_ Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 removed the fuse, ordered the replacement, will let you know how i get on,just a quick question, the earth to the top of the gearbox, is there a little bracket that bolts to the same place? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whiteglanzav Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 YES BUDDY BOLT THE EARTH TO THAT BRACKET Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimr3ap3r_ Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 cheers mate, got some time off work next week, so ill have a play and update you all when/if i sort it so everyone knows what the problem wasthanks again for your help guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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