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Troubleshooting No start condition (not turning over)

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Nov 15, 2004
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I'm a bit lost here. Engine will not turn over, and I was wondering what else is there to check?

I've tested the starter, and it tested good (autozone free starter check)
I have a well charged battery, and connections are good.
I have disconnected BOTH clutch switches, as I didn't know which one was starter interlock and which one was cruise control.


Still not turning over. What else is there? I will start looking into the ignition switch next, but is there anything else involved?

ECU powers up fine, fuel pump runs, it just doesn't turn over, and I can't figure out what else is involved in the circuit.
 
It won't crank, right? You should try to spin the engine with a breaker bar. Don't try too hard. There are two things that come to mind, bolt getting caught somewhere in the transmission bellhousing, and a broken valve between the head and the piston. If it won't go foreward, and it will go backward, then it's one of those two and you should investigate your cam timing.
 
No clicking? Then you can try putting 12v directly to the relay If that gets it to turn over, then you've got something wierd with your starter setup.
 
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