Fire not going to coil pack?

Tiny
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  • 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE
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Hey, I recently replaced my ECM x2 harness due to a failure with the oil pressure pan. After getting the wiring and pins back correct, soldered and taped the starter went out. I checked to make sure the motor wasn't seized by turning the flywheel. I tested the starter to confirm my suspicion, so I replaced it and tried to crank it. After doing so I realized I wasn't getting fire in my ignition control module. I tested it with my test light to see if the ignition positions would light, the only one that lit up was the power train. I wanted to know if it was an alternating or direct current that goes through it to the coil pack. I'm thinking this would be considered a no crank no start. Okay here's an update. So after removing and putting fuses and relays back I got it to crank but not run. I checked the ignition fuses including the 2 relays. I also checked the ecm and bcm fuses. All of which have fire coming to and from them. When cranking it sounds like it's a really rough crank. I was thinking it might be the crankshaft position sensor but I really don't know.
Sunday, August 6th, 2023 AT 12:03 PM

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Tiny
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Thanks for the video. It helps. It looks like the battery needs to be replaced but to be sure we can use this guide to confirm the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

And this guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Monday, August 7th, 2023 AT 11:52 AM
Tiny
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Here's a video of me cranking it after I did my load test.
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Monday, August 7th, 2023 AT 6:41 PM
Tiny
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When cranking I observed that the light went completely out and back on. I'll get another battery and see what happens. I'll keep you informed and thanks.
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Monday, August 7th, 2023 AT 6:57 PM
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Yes, please do, thanks for the videos. When the engine is cranking over it sounds like something is wrong, but I will be able to tell more once the new battery is installed, please upload a new video of the engine cranking over so I can see what's going on.
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Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 AT 10:43 AM
Tiny
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Does the ignition coil connector have direct or alternating current?
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 AT 3:15 PM
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None of the car has alternating current.
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Thursday, August 10th, 2023 AT 10:37 AM
Tiny
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Hello Mr. Ken, I put the new battery on, and the problem continues. I was wondering if you had the ECM x2 pinout diagram for the 2013 1.8l Chevy Cruze.
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Saturday, August 12th, 2023 AT 2:35 PM
Tiny
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Can I see a video of the engine cranking over? Here is the pinout and PCM wiring diagrams requested and a guide to help you test the connections:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes
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Monday, August 14th, 2023 AT 11:09 AM

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