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HELP!! electrical problem?

Started by ONETOC vbmenu_register("postmenu_1528433", true); · 24 Aug 2007 · 12 replies

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hi guys ive just droped the whole runnin gear from a 87 commodore into a 87 s1 calais na shell. everything was swapped except the fuse box. now the problem i have is that the car is clicking but not starting. the computer is getting signals and there is fuel getting to the motor, the injectors are pullsing very week when im clicking it over. please any information on what it might be would be a huge help. thanks george
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Have you swapped the ECUs over? And have you compared the (possible) differences between the fuseboxes? By "clicking", do you mean turning over but not starting? Or just the clicking sound that relays make when they're engaged?
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yer it is turning over but not starting, yer the ecu has been swapped as well. ne other ideas?? are you an auto elec by nechance?
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Haha, yeah I wish! Ex-mechanic I afraid. I'd check all your fuses and relays in the fusebox; chances are you've got something blown. Have you fiddled with the timing at all?
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yer i changed the timing belt, but ive cheaked it 3 times and its fine. its doing my head in arhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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err if it ticks but doesnt crankover its likly to be the starter motor BUT check if you have 12 volts at starter solenoid first if you do try another motor
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ive replaced the starter motor. bumpskiii
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He said that its turning over, just not starting. The timing is definately ok? And your battery is decent enough to get the car going? What about the factory anti-theft system? Does it have one, and is it activated? Check in the glovebox; there will be a hole with a key spot on the top of the glovebox (hope that makes sense!).
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Grounding is a big issue, do you have 3 or 4 ground wires meeting at one bolt on the engine mount near thermostat housing ?
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do you have spark?? thats the last thing you need 1.its cranking 2.its getting fuel 3.it getting air of course 4.timing is right
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Fuel hoses on the right way? Return line goes to pressure reg.
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Its Ok Guys Thanks For Your Help, Finally Got It Started. It Seemed To Of Had A Grounding Problem. Neway Car Is Going To Be Readdy Today, So Hope To Se Yous All At The Cruze On Sunday.
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i have the same problem mate what did you do to fix this exactly?? please help mate
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