I just got done swapping a gsr engine into my ls. When I turn the key to start the engine i only get clicking sound. What are some things I can check for?

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OK guys ive kinda narrowed it down. I can pop start my car but its not cranking over when i turn the key.


Modified by No-Tec at 7:56 PM 10/1/2005

 

check the battery first.... then check that the main wire off the battery is connected to the starter and then the smaller 12 volt signal wire is connected to the small terminal on the starter...make sure you have the ground cable connected to the tranny

 

Make sure tha battery is fully charged and that all of the engine grounds are on the motor. Sometimes people forget to ground the wiring harness to the thermostat with the 10 mm bolt. Also check if the motor has the other 2 ground wires.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98 Spec R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Make sure tha battery is fully charged and that all of the engine grounds are on the motor. Sometimes people forget to ground the wiring harness to the thermostat with the 10 mm bolt. Also check if the motor has the other 2 ground wires. </TD></TR></TABLE>

im aware of the ground on top of the tranny and the one that goes to the valve cover. is there another one?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D@nnY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check the battery first.... then check that the main wire off the battery is connected to the starter and then the smaller 12 volt signal wire is connected to the small terminal on the starter...make sure you have the ground cable connected to the tranny</TD></TR></TABLE>

u think u can get a pics of wat i should look for?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by No-Tec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

im aware of the ground on top of the tranny and the one that goes to the valve cover. is there another one?</TD></TR></TABLE>

The wiring harness bolts to the thermostat with a 10mm bolt along with the tranny one and the valve cover one.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98 Spec R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

The wiring harness bolts to the thermostat with a 10mm bolt along with the tranny one and the valve cover one.
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Im having a hard time visualizing this..
I dont know where the thermostat is.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by No-Tec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I dont know where the thermostat is.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It is on the engine at the end of the lower radiator hose. On the top of that housing there should be a 10 mm bolt bolted to the engine harnesses ground wires. Good Luck

 

check distributor rotor....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lPuReJDMl &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check distributor rotor....</TD></TR></TABLE>

The starter is not turning the motor. why would he check the distributor
?

 

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The starter is not turning the motor. why would he check the distributor
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