I have swapped a rebuilt JDM b16a into a 97 ex civic, currently I am in the break in process, I have oil added to the motor and I’m trying to crank it to lubricate everything before starting. I have the wire harness, battery, and ecu hooked up. The cars lights, dash, car sounds, and everything comes on but when I turn the key more nothing happens besides a ticking sound coming from my fuse box under the hood. I have no idea why it won’t crank at all?

if anyone could help me out I’d be thankful

 

Did you forget to connect the G3 transmission ground or to connect the starter wires?

 

I do have the transmission ground hooked up and the started plugged in

 

Is the starter the only electrical function that does not work?

 

Yes the heater, windows, dash lights, wipers, and head lights all work except for the starter.

 

Might help, but it may not.

Have someone tap the starter when you try and start it. It worked on alot of old school cars in helping to determine if the starter is ticking and the internals are engaging.

Just a suggestion.

 

Recheck both ends of the G3 transmission ground cable. They should be clean and tight.

If no joy, check whether the starter solenoid gets battery voltage with the key in ON(III) and the clutch pedal depressed.