No electrical accessories work unless car is running?

[JayRolla]

I bought a 93TSi shell and through my motor and trans into it. Everything seemed to go nicely but none of the interior lights, headlights, windows or anything will work with the ignition on. But as soon as I start the car and its running everything works fine. All fuses seem to be fine. Thanks.

 

[JayRolla]

That sounds more of an alternator issue, or even just a loose or bad belt.

 

[gravityforce]

You hit it perfect. I fixed it today before reading these but you where right. I started to move wires around and I heard the interior buzzer go off. The main power line from the fuse box to the battery had a cut in it near the battery, that we must have caused dropping the motor in or something. Anyways I cut it and reconnected it and everything is working fine. Thanks again.

Glad to hear you found and fixed the problem,

you gotta love it when the fix is easy
Happy DSMing