After replacing the engine, I went to turn it over and nothing, no crank no start, and the gauges do not move?

2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

160,000 MILES • 3.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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changed motor everything worked fine with old motor. now went to turn it over there's nothing. gauges don't move but light up and go out when attempting to start car. but no crank no start and fuel pump don't make a sound. Any ideas?

Sep 30, 2022 at 8:38 AM

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First, I would check the battery because it sounds like it is low.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

If the battery is okay check the ground to the engine block and positive battery cable should be attached to the starter motor. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Sep 30, 2022 at 11:07 AM