No Crank--have power(accessories)

chazmanaz · Oct 11, 2025

Got a 94 with a 5.0 transplant. Key on- all gauges,radio, windows etc work. Soon as i turn it to start, all dies, no click, nothing. Pulled starter guy(oreillys) said it did what it should do but the machine didn't pass it(he says its funny that way). i've replaced or improved both Pos & Neg cables. besides pulling it again to bench test myself, any other ideas?
One other strange thing Fuse #4 SRS module blows no matter what amp fuse goes in.
Thanks

Mcmahst · Oct 11, 2025

Does the ground from the battery go from the battery to the engine block and then to the apron where the battery sits? Sounds like an insufficient ground. Good luck.

DadLife0724 · Oct 11, 2025

Is this a recent motor swap? Some wiring get goobered up somehow? Blowing fuses like that makes me thinks a short or other wiring issue somewhere.

DadLife0724 · Oct 11, 2025

Thought about this as soon as I posted reply...... is your battery dead dude?

General karthief · Oct 11, 2025

Take a DVM (digital volt meter) and attach the leads to the battery, read static voltage, now what does it read when you turn the key to start?

chazmanaz · Oct 12, 2025

Mcmahst said:
Does the ground from the battery go from the battery to the engine block and then to the apron where the battery sits? Sounds like an insufficient ground. Good luck.

originally went from the battery to the starter mount bolt. Deleted that and now goes from battery to engine block around #5 Also has smaller wire that are bolted to core support. Thinking of adding a ground strap to starter bolt.

Mcmahst · Oct 12, 2025

Sounds like you need a local auto parts store battery load test. Let us know what you discover. Good luck.

AeroCoupe · Oct 12, 2025

Or you could have a direct short to ground when trying to crank.

General karthief · Oct 13, 2025

You have a bad connection or a shorted battery...

nickyb · Oct 14, 2025

Try and jump start that beach

chazmanaz · Oct 15, 2025

Battery & starter both checked out OK. Not getting power from the solenoid wire, chasing that next. Anyone ever use a OBDII adapter cable to read codes from this OBDI?

Mcmahst · Oct 15, 2025

Didn’t AutoZone have a rental? There is an inexpensive until available, here on Amazon:

INNOVA 3145 Ford Digital OBD1 Code Reader https://a.co/d/j6jpjkQ

Noobz347 · Oct 15, 2025

These are cheap:

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chazmanaz · Oct 16, 2025

I have a OBD II, just didn't know they had adapter cables.

General karthief · Oct 16, 2025

Me thinks a OBD11 scanner will not work on OBD1
We did have a Snapon scanner that read both

nickyb · Oct 16, 2025

Did you check the clutch safety switch?

chazmanaz · Oct 17, 2025

Found a bad connection in the starter connector by the battery just before it goes into the harness by the battery, still working on it.
Ordered the OBD adapter cable, should get in a few days. No clutch(AODE). Will keep you posted.

No Crank--have power(accessories)

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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

nickyb

I gotta say i never painted my nuts, Never Ever

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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

nickyb

I gotta say i never painted my nuts, Never Ever

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