1G Changed battery changed starter, click now nothing

[Jiggalude]

Just bought a 90 rs turbo. Car needed a new battery so I got one and replaced it. Car still wouldn't start so I replaced the starter. I got in the car to start it, it clicked and then I lost all power to everything. I reached back in to check the starter connections and I have the red cap wire connected to the post closer to the firewall on the starter and the plug plugged in on top of the starter. I read that those are the only two wires hooked up because the ground comes from one of the bolts holding the starter in to the tranny ground. I check my ignition fuse and that's fine. I looked for fuses under the dash and those are fine. Not sure what I did wrong or where I need to look. I did search but didn't find anything specific to this.

 

[GRAVEDIGGER]

I would check your battery connections again really good. Make sure they are good and tight and make sure your ground wire is okay.

 

[Jiggalude]

I had power until I tried to turn the car over then it clicked and all the power was gone. I don't think it's the terminal connections.

 

[agentorange313]

I agree, sounds like a ground issue. I would check your grounds, not just at the terminal, but where they attach to the chassis and the starter also has a ground wire.

 

[Jiggalude]

Is there an actual ground that connects to a post on the starter? I read on the forums that the ground is just the bolt that goes through the starter to the tranny.

 

[GRAVEDIGGER]

I had power until I tried to turn the car over then it clicked and all the power was gone. I don't think it's the terminal connections.

Really? Cause that's exactly what it sounds like to me... I've had it happen many times on many different cars. The terminals are dirty and/or not tight and you get it to work, then all of a sudden, just like that you will have nothing. I'd give em another look and a wiggle. It's easy to do and may just be your problem.

 

[Jiggalude]

Lol. I could give you guys a big kiss! That was it. I was afraid I blew fuses or the ecu was gone.

 

[GRAVEDIGGER]

Nice! See how easy that was!

 

[Jacolu3]

I had the same problem with my car a few years ago that was driving me crazy. One thing that everyone should do when they change there battery and or starter is make sure you clean you wires where they connect to the battery. They might not look too bad but sometimes a wire brush will make a big difference and help you out in the long run