Engine not cranking over

Tiny
CURTISANDREASEN
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  • 2013 GMC TERRAIN
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 35 MILES
I have a no crank/no start condition. Replaced engine due to bad bearings. Engine came out of Malibu with only thirty five miles (GM crash test vehicle). I have power to the starter, no power to starter solenoid, no power to starter fuse when ignition turned to start position. When ignition in on position all dash instruments activate, radio on, etc. I do not have schematic for fuse box. Have not tested ignition switch. All worked before engine replacement.
Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 AT 6:03 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you may have left a main power lead off of the starter, Here is some wiring diagrams and fuse locations so you can do some testing.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

and

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

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 AT 11:31 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the schematics. I will study them tonight. On starter relay, terminal 30 is hot, 86 is not. Terminal 85 activates starter. If I jump power from 30 to 85 engine cranks but will not start. I have access to main harness connector and will check wiring from switch. I am almost certain that I am not getting power when ignition is turned to the start position. I will keep you posted and thanks again for the diagrams. Curt
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Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 AT 3:14 PM
Tiny
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Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 AT 3:51 PM
Tiny
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Actually I jump wire from terminal 30 to 87 and solenoid activates and engine cranks. Need wiring diagram for alternator/generator if you have that. 2013 Terrain 2.4L Thanks, Curt
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Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 AT 5:11 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Yes, here is a the wiring diagrams for the alternator along with a guide on how to test it.

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

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, July 20th, 2017 AT 9:46 AM

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