rdp2n Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 We just finished our trans replacement job. Tried to start, but there is nothing, nada from the starter. We are sure the battery is OK -freshly recharged (12.5 volts). Cleaned the battery contacts, too. When I put the key in the ignition and turn I get the air bag and ABS lights but no others -- that seems strange to me. Then I turn the key further to activate starter and there is nothing from the starter. How should I go about troubleshooting? We did not rush the reassembly, we thought we did a careful job. In a related vein, I am trying to ensure that the crankshaft bolt is properly torqued. With the key in the ignition it is possible to move the shifter to Drive. However, when I try to torque the crankshaft bolt, the crankshaft just spins. It's as though the engine is not engaged with the transmission, or the transmission is not engaging ... Thanks, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdp2n Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 In retrospect think we may have made a boo-boo or 2. There was a loose flat-headed connector we could not identify. Having searched this forum I came upon a picture of the starter and its connections. I suspect this connector may be the ground for the starter. I'll know for sure next weekend when I get back to this job. Easy to miss if you've just had so much stuff off the car. Still, sorry to cry wolf unnecessarily ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdp2n Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 There were 2 grounds that we overlooked. There is the main ground from the battery connected by a bracket to the top bolt of the starter, then the starter ground. Jeez -- maybe we weren't so careful after all. Anyway, now the engine starts but the car won't move. I'm guessing the transmission may need some ATF ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Yeah that little wire to engage the starter gets forgotten a lot. The TC was properly seated in the trans before you installed it and you did bolt it to the flex plate, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 check the gas. that was my problem. BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted May 24, 2012 I Donated Share Posted May 24, 2012 check the gas. that was my problem. Doesn't surprise me. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdp2n Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Yes, the TC was seated properly, I'm sure. I spent two weekends fiddling with it gently, replacing the seals, the split ring, the metal ring-clip and practicing seating the thing. I thought it was a really anal effort. Made sure it stayed in position while we hoisted and shoved the trans into place. The problem on the no start was grounding. Not only the little flat clip on the rear of the starter, but we also left the main ground from the battery hanging loose! That's the trouble with doing work on a car which isn't yours and with which you're not familiar (groping for excuses for that bone-headed mistake there). Another tricky thing is estimating how much oil is in the trans. The engine has to be running -- but then it's tough to read the dipstick. At first I checked the level with the engine off and it looked fine. Started, tried to move it, but nothing doing. At first I thought the trans was a dud. Then, a flash of inspiration saw me drain the trans sump (1.75 quarts -- actually quite clean fluid) -- then put in close to 8 quarts ATF in 1/2 quart installments, moving the shifter through all positions after each addition. Then the car moved. Drove it round the block and called it a day with a celebratory Guinness. There are quite a few loose ends to tie up, and the thing needs to be test driven a while, but confidence that this car can be pressed back into service is growing. Input from the folks on this forum has been a key part of the conservation effort. Thanks Very Much to All ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 yes the dip stick is a pain. glad you got it in and running. congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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