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engine will not turn over
ive just fitted a 2.0 ford mondao duratec engine after last one blew up auto box now it does not turn over all dash light come on but go out when i turn the key to engage starter motor battery fine thanks kev
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The symptoms you describe are the signs of a flat or sh@gged battery � alternatively they could be due to a poor/loose battery connection. Even if the engine were seized, the dash lights would dim (not go out) on attempting to crank the engine.
I would get a meter & measure the battery voltage while attempting to start the car, or jump it with some beefy cables.
I would get a meter & measure the battery voltage while attempting to start the car, or jump it with some beefy cables.
When you turn the ignition key to start the engine � the circuits powered via the ignition switch should remain on, and the starter solenoid is energized.
Since you are loosing the dash lights and the solenoid does not �click in�, you may have a faulty ignition switch or loose/faulty wiring. It might be worth checking all the fuses, including the high ampage ones, normally located close to the battery + terminal.
I would also double check all electrical connections which where changed as a result of replacing the engine. It is highly likely that you have introduced this fault through not correctly re-making all the necessary connections, or unknowingly pulled a connector loose, or shorted a circuit � taking out a fuse.
Since you are loosing the dash lights and the solenoid does not �click in�, you may have a faulty ignition switch or loose/faulty wiring. It might be worth checking all the fuses, including the high ampage ones, normally located close to the battery + terminal.
I would also double check all electrical connections which where changed as a result of replacing the engine. It is highly likely that you have introduced this fault through not correctly re-making all the necessary connections, or unknowingly pulled a connector loose, or shorted a circuit � taking out a fuse.