I just finished replacing the belt inside the power steering rack. When repairing the rack I did not disconnect the battery cables ans I didn’t realize it was necessary. After everything was put back together I’m having no crank issues. Everything seems to power up properly (dash lights, gauges, radio etc). No solenoid clicking when the key is turned. Starter tested good. When I turn the ignition on and I jump the starter relay the engine cranks but it wont start. The relay tested ok with an ohm meter but i suppose it could be bad. Battery is fully charged. I’ve checked fuses and no issues. I’m stumped.
No start after steering rack repair
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Is one of the major fuse links on top of the battery blown?
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Can you tell us what truck you are talking about?
^^ this, check all the fusible links each powers a different system, if one is burnt this is a problem. replacement is about $120 last time i checked.
a k2 15-20
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Yes, I knew that, but I was looking for more specific details on his truck within the K2 series.
meh, in a no start scenario like this he probably blew one of the fusible links.
ALWAYS disconnect the battery when doing anything electrical, especially electric power steering
another clue is no communication with OBD which means a system is down.
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To each his own.
On some of the k2's with a push button start there can be a "separate" unrelated no start issue. (generally the fob signal)
otherwise if it wasn't for that bastard mega fusible link they started using it would be your typical troubleshooting, shift position, starter relay, brake pedal
but since they decided to split the systems up on that link it makes "some" of it not work.
I discovered this very thing when installing a audio amp and let the smoke out and initially thought I had fried the ecm/bcm or something, luckily it was just the link
Update. I disconnected the power steering wire harness and it started right up. I reconnected the harness and then removed and cleaned the ground wire that connects the the power steering assist motor housing and boom, problem solved, or so I thought. I drove it through the neighborhood and the vehicle was in limp mode. I also had dash lights for brake, ABS, check engine, and traction control on. While the vehicle was running I scrolled through the menu and I had no info for trip 1 or 2, no engine oil life, and no fuel range. I turned the car off and it was right back to square one, no clicking or starting. Is all of this because of a poor ground?
