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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 12:23 PM
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I replaced the heater core and put everything back together. The truck is not getting any power and key is stuck. Battery has sparks coming from terminal so it’s not the battery. Replaced relays and still not starting. Any ideas?
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 1:27 PM
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I replaced the heater core and put everything back together. The truck is not getting any power and key is stuck. Battery has sparks coming from terminal so it’s not the battery. Replaced relays and still not starting. Any ideas?
Did you unhook both battery terminals? When you say no power, nothing?
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 9:03 PM
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Did you unhook both battery terminals? When you say no power, nothing?
the positive was unhooked while the vehicle was being worked on. Both of the terminals are on now but no lights, and the ignition won’t turn and the key is stuck.
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 10:16 PM
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How much did you have to tear apart to do the core.
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 11:17 PM
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everything forward of the front seats..yep
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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 1:41 PM
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How much did you have to tear apart to do the core.
the whole dash steering. It’s behind the stereo and everything.
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everything forward of the front seats..yep
yes. Changed the the relays and still nothing.
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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 1:44 PM
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I pressed the spring to get the key out but I still can’t figure out why it’s not starting.
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I pressed the spring to get the key out but I still can’t figure out why it’s not starting.
Not cranking, or not starting? I'd suggest with a test light or voltmeter, look at the ignition/crank circuit. This sounds like it's a point to point voltage check, and eliminate process.
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connector not plugged in?
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