02' Monte Carlo Electrical Problems?
Klung
08-29-2011, 04:42 PM
Hey guys, I have an 02' 3.4L Monte Carlo.
I had to replace the motor in it recently. Now that everythings hooked up and all that, when I try to start the car I have power until I try to turn it over. Then I lose everything until I let off the switch.
Also the running lights constantly stay on even though there is no key in the ignition. I know the battery is good as I have just replaced, I know the terminals are fine I have double checked them.
Only thing I can think of is when ever I was hooking up the starter, I forgot which wires went to which side, I have 4.
1. Hot wire
2. Ground wire.
3. Key switch wire
4. another set of wires that go to the hot, I think they relay the "hot" connection to the rest of the electrical system.
Any help would be appreciated.
I had to replace the motor in it recently. Now that everythings hooked up and all that, when I try to start the car I have power until I try to turn it over. Then I lose everything until I let off the switch.
Also the running lights constantly stay on even though there is no key in the ignition. I know the battery is good as I have just replaced, I know the terminals are fine I have double checked them.
Only thing I can think of is when ever I was hooking up the starter, I forgot which wires went to which side, I have 4.
1. Hot wire
2. Ground wire.
3. Key switch wire
4. another set of wires that go to the hot, I think they relay the "hot" connection to the rest of the electrical system.
Any help would be appreciated.
maxwedge
08-29-2011, 08:25 PM
Welcome to AF, decent wiring diagrams are at autozone.com, repair guides, register and then go to chassis electrical for the diagrams.
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