850 t5 - no start

yorkie0405

Hi all,
I’ve just put my 94 850 t5 engine back in with every connected and went to turn the car on but I have zero electrical power - even the interior lights don’t work. I made sure it is all grounded and have checked the main power line that it has voltage. So far I’ve figured out there is voltage in the alternator, starter motor, and the fan belt. I’ve also checked that all the fuses seem to be alright.

Has anyone had something similar before with a simple fix?

jamesinc

If you have 12V at the alternator but not in the cabin, I think start with the main power cables off the battery.

It is easy to figure out if it is a broken ground or broken 12V as you can use a multimeter to check for continuity between the chassis and a ground wire, or you can check for a 12V drop between the chassis and a power wire.