Replacement engine cranks but does not start?

2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
110,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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OLLIE224
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Replaced engine, the new engine will not crank over, power tests good at starter but don’t have anything on the excite wire. If I supply ground to the starter system, when the helper turns the key, it will click as if it has a drained battery but nothing without supplying ground.
May 22, 2023 at 8:46 AM
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STRAILER
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I would see if the engine turns over by hand first, then I would swap out the starter relay here is the starter wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works. This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

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May 22, 2023 at 3:22 PM
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OLLIE224
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That problem solved, the equinox runs and drives, I have no power steering could you help me out with diagnosing this?
May 22, 2023 at 5:02 PM
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What fixed the problem? I can help with the steering problem but can you please start a new question for the subject? Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken

May 23, 2023 at 11:34 AM
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OLLIE224
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I missed the main ground to bellhousing and okay I’ll post a new question.
May 24, 2023 at 10:10 AM
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
May 25, 2023 at 5:08 PM