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Car wont start after rear main seal replaced

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I had to change the rear main seal. When I put everything back together my car wont start. There is a brand new battery so I know that its ok. The only thing I noticed was the wire going to the starter was touching the housing of the motor. I think I might have blown a fuse but would not know where to start. Thanks for the help.
 

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Does the starter not crank the engine or does the engine turn over and not fire off?
 
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It doesn't make a sound. Turn the key and nothing.
 
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also car is an automatic
 

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Did you remove a ground strap and forget to hook it back up? That's my swag.
 
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I was able to get my car going found that the connector for the neutral and park was not pushed in all the way.
 

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I was able to get my car going found that the connector for the neutral and park was not pushed in all the way.
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that was gonna be my suggestion.
 
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