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Replacement engine cranks but does not start?

Tiny
OLLIE224
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  • 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
Replaced engine, the new engine will not crank over, power tests good at starter but don’t have anything on the excite wire. If I supply ground to the starter system, when the helper turns the key, it will click as if it has a drained battery but nothing without supplying ground.
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Monday, May 22nd, 2023 AT 8:46 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I would see if the engine turns over by hand first, then I would swap out the starter relay here is the starter wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works. This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

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Monday, May 22nd, 2023 AT 3:22 PM
Tiny
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That problem solved, the equinox runs and drives, I have no power steering could you help me out with diagnosing this?
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Monday, May 22nd, 2023 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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What fixed the problem? I can help with the steering problem but can you please start a new question for the subject? Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken

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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 AT 11:34 AM
Tiny
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I missed the main ground to bellhousing and okay I’ll post a new question.
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Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 AT 10:10 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Thursday, May 25th, 2023 AT 5:08 PM

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