After replacing the head gasket and changing the oil, nothing is turning on?

GODSCHOOSEN1

MEMBER
1993 FORD ESCORT
1.9L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
61,000 MILES

Ford was running fine. I saw that it had an oil leak, so I changed all engine head gaskets and changed the oil as well. After doing all that putting it back together it’s not turning on, I mean nothing. The only thing coming on is the headlights. Had the starter, alternator and battery checked all in perfect condition so I’m not sure where the problem is. I need advice ASAP!

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 AT 8:30 PM

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
110,125 POSTS

Hi,

Have you checked all of the main fuses in the under-hood fuse box? Even if the fuses are good, confirm there is power to them. I attached a pic below showing the fuses. Check the main fuse that I circled.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

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

Let me know what you find. If you lost power to everything but the headlamps, this main fuse may be the issue. Just be careful when testing it. It is a 100-amp fuse. Not that you can get shocked, but it could create other issues.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

See pic below.

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