ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hey everyone. I did a headlight harness upgrade and a "big 3" upgrade today. The headlights and electrical all work when I turn the key, but there is nothing from the engine. I double checked all my grounds and can't figure it out. Any ideas? Thanks. This morning I tried jump starting the starter which sparked. Checked all my fuses, which were all still good. I'm at a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 What's a ""big 3" upgrade? Did you mess with the ignition switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Does the starter engage and crank the engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Ωhm said: Does the starter engage and crank the engine? Nope. Completely silent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, HOrnbrod said: What's a ""big 3" upgrade? Did you mess with the ignition switch? Didn't mess with the ignition switch. This is the big three upgrade: "A good, cost-effective improvement is to perform the "Big Three" electrical upgrade. This will vastly improve your vehicle's electrical system, allowing more current to flow easier to all components. This upgrade replaces or augments three key cables in the electrical system with 1/0 or 4 gauge wires: the battery ground to chassis wire, the chassis to engine block wire, and the alternator plus to battery plus wire. This increases your electrical system's current flow capability, ensuring a more consistent voltage under varying demand conditions." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Verify Park/Neutral on your transmission shifter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Ωhm said: Verify Park/Neutral on your transmission shifter. I'm sort of new to this. I don't really know what that means haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Starter will only engage when your column/floor shifter is in Park or Neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just now, Ωhm said: Starter will only engage when your column/floor shifter is in Park or Neutral. Oh. I have an automatic.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Check your transmission shifter, make sure its in Park or Neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ωhm said: Check your transmission shifter, make sure its in Park or Neutral. Gotcha. Sorry, dealing with jet lag. It's in park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Try starting the vehicle with the shifter in the Neutral position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 11 hours ago, Ωhm said: Try starting the vehicle with the shifter in the Neutral position. It won't move from park.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, HOrnbrod said: Thanks haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 28 minutes ago, ratty said: It won't move from park.. Tried it in neutral and still nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 I figured it out. I'm just an idiot. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 39 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Good, you fixed it. What was the cure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 34 minutes ago, mark 39 said: Good, you fixed it. What was the cure? I'm actually embarrassed to say, but my negative battery cable wasn't snug enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Don't be embarrassed, just be glad it was a simple fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, WahooSteeler said: Don't be embarrassed, just be glad it was a simple fix! Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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