Engine In - No Crank Poss Alarm / Immob?

[soya67]

Hi All

 

New engine installed and fully dressed, however will not crank seems to be alarm imobiliser related but i may be wrong. I am confident all wiring is connected correctly (lots of photos before removal). the imobiliser LED goes out when i press the fob button but if try to manually set the alarm the siren is triggered, when alarm set automatically it does not sound off when i press fob the LED goes out i insert key and turn but 'no crank' i can hear a relay click (not starter solenoid) but starter motor will not crank. Any thoughts welcome

[Martin R]

Is the battery fully charged ? Do you have 12v at the starter when the relay clicks ?

[Elise+Imp]

to help with martin's train of thought above, if the battery is low all the dash lights will go out when you turn the key, normally they stay on during cranking.

 

also when you turn to the ignition on position, do you hear the fuel pump run for about 5 seconds? if not then i'd check battery voltage before looking for bigger issues.

[soya67]

Thanks for the help guys. My appologies for being a spoon, I had connected the thick red cable to the starter but not the thick black (i thought it was an earth) just looking through my photo's and hey presto!!! Now corrected and engine started 'sounds good too. Thanks again for your help i have said red 'backwards' cuz i am a plonka