Engine turns over but does not start

Tiny
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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  • 4 CYL
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When I turn the key to start the vehicle the engine turns over but does not start. The gauges at the cluster do not move and none of the lights at the cluster come on.

I checked for blown fuses everything okay and the headlights do come on also the battery has 12.9 volts.
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Monday, September 9th, 2019 AT 9:59 AM

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Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

I need you to check two things in specific. Under the hood, locate the fuse box. Check and confirm there is not a loose connection to the fuel box from the battery. Next, check the battery 1 fuse. That is what sends power to the interior fuse box for the cluster, gauges, and so on.

I attached a picture. Take a look.

Here are a few links you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Make sure you remove the fuse and check continuity on the fuse and make sure there is power to it.

Joe
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your time. I very much appreciate your help. I will follow your instructions. Thank you
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

You are very welcome. Hopefully it will be a simple fix.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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No power at 10 amp crank fuse.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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The 2 videos I sent did not come out as planned. Tested all fuses only the crank 10 amp fuse did not light up with the tester removed the fuse it was okay but replaced with a new one just in case. Then checked the crank fuse terminal with the test light and showed no power on either side of this terminal.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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I did test the red wire from battery going to fuse box. It tested okay.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Second attempt at sending video.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Finally figured out video it will show if you open in new window.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

I couldn't tell which fuses you were checking in the video, but I'm glad you got it figured out. You mentioned there was no power to the crank fuse. Was there a corrosion problem or something different?

If you get a chance, let me know.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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I removed the clip holding the fuse box and looked underneath connection looked good and clean but there is no power at the crank fuse removed fuse and checked terminal with tester and no power at the crank terminal not sure how to proceed from here car still not working.
To view video in full frame play video then right click on video then click on open video in new tab you will then be able to view the video in full frame.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Hello Joe,
good news I got the car started under the tilt lever at the steering wheel there is a black box when I moved the wires with my hand the dash lights came on and the car started what is the name of this part. See video
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Also found this wire threaded through the red wire strange. Attached photo.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

Looking at the above pic, that is the main steering column wiring harness connects. The red wire appears to have been worked on before and someone placed that wire through to check for power easier. Remove it. That is a power supply and inspect the red wire for damage. They may have that wire broken inside and only making contact when you moved the harness.

Joe
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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I really appreciate your suggestions and help I think I can handle the rest on my own.
Thank you.
Henry
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

You are very welcome. Please feel free to let me know if you need anything. Also, make sure to tape up that red wire.

Take care and hope to see you in the future.

Joe
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