flr169 0 #1 November 7, 2010 Hey all.... I just did a tranny swap in a 94 chevy ext cab truck....2wd auto.... everything went fine....got it all together doubled checked everything....start the truck and it runs fine back it down off the ramps and put it out side to check tranny fluid level.... get it good and now I take it for a ride to a buddies to drop off some tools I borrowed....come out and it isnt running anymore...try to restart it and nothing stone cold as if theres no battery... try to boost it and still nothing....headlights and interior light works but door buzzer doesn't work...emergency flasher doesnt work either.... totally lost now....I'm terrible at trouble shooting power or wiring issues... anyone have any ideas or experienced this themselves.... any help is greatly appreciated MikeLife's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #2 November 7, 2010 Try checking the fusable links at the starter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 November 7, 2010 Quote I just did a tranny swap in a 94 chevy ext cab truck I was pretty sure that was illegal, even in Canadia. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flr169 0 #4 November 7, 2010 tranny swap = blown tranny being replaced with a used one ......... :) I think I've found the problem.....I pinched part of the wiring harness between the block and bell housing... Have to loosen all bell housing bolts and get that wiring harness out and hope for the best ...... will let u all know the out come.... MikeLife's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 November 7, 2010 I know what it is and what you meant. I also know what it *sounded like* which is funnier! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #6 November 7, 2010 Quote tranny swap = blown tranny being replaced with a used one ......... :) Mike OK, keep digging deeper with each explanation. Used and blown trannies. What's next, midgets and ball gags?50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 November 7, 2010 Quote Quote tranny swap = blown tranny being replaced with a used one ......... :) Mike OK, keep digging deeper with each explanation. Used and blown trannies. What's next, midgets and ball gags? That is a dangerous road to travel, it may lead to Japanese tenticals!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flr169 0 #8 November 7, 2010 damn I fell waist deep.......... :)Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 November 7, 2010 For your real question, it sounds like a loose ground. Is the grounding strap on the transmission solidly attached to clean metal?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 November 8, 2010 Here's some more info on an old tranny swap: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1327554/A-peculiar-engagement-Charles-sex-change--hated-Samantha-man-Now-hes-getting-married.html--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,400 #11 November 8, 2010 Quote Here's some more info on an old tranny swap: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1327554/A-peculiar-engagement-Charles-sex-change--hated-Samantha-man-Now-hes-getting-married.html Oh, for chrissake.Damned cute redhead he/she/he snagged!I give the relationship 6 months."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #12 November 8, 2010 Is it in park? "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flr169 0 #13 November 9, 2010 thanks everyone...........:) pinched wiring harness let to alot of rewiring and then when I finally got to turn the key again......no fuel... fuel pump fuse was also blown truck is back up and running Note to self..........even thou u double checked everything and still missed the damn pinched harness LOOK harder next time Off to my real job.............thanks allLife's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #14 November 9, 2010 Quotethanks everyone...........:) pinched wiring harness let to alot of rewiring and then when I finally got to turn the key again......no fuel... fuel pump fuse was also blown truck is back up and running Note to self..........even thou u double checked everything and still missed the damn pinched harness LOOK harder next time Off to my real job.............thanks all Think that was bad, just imagine all of the wiring harnesses in a new car!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
