engine will not turn over

[curlykevs]

ive just fitted a 2.0 ford mondao duratec engine after last one blew up auto box now it does not turn over all dash light come on but go out when i turn the key to engage starter motor battery fine thanks kev

[bigboots]

are all the battery/wires on the starter motor? is the car an auto or manal gearbox? autos have an inhibitor switch to stop it from stating in gear

[NORMANTHEDOG]

have you put the battery leads on the right terminals.

[Disco Fever]

Find a Ford Mondeo forum website and I bet they will have all the answers....

[Hymie]

The symptoms you describe are the signs of a flat or sh@gged battery � alternatively they could be due to a poor/loose battery connection. Even if the engine were seized, the dash lights would dim (not go out) on attempting to crank the engine.

I would get a meter & measure the battery voltage while attempting to start the car, or jump it with some beefy cables.

[curlykevs]

its got good battery +jumping off another car with good jump leads but not a click from starter but starter is ok

[Hymie]

When you turn the ignition key to start the engine � the circuits powered via the ignition switch should remain on, and the starter solenoid is energized.

Since you are loosing the dash lights and the solenoid does not �click in�, you may have a faulty ignition switch or loose/faulty wiring. It might be worth checking all the fuses, including the high ampage ones, normally located close to the battery + terminal.

I would also double check all electrical connections which where changed as a result of replacing the engine. It is highly likely that you have introduced this fault through not correctly re-making all the necessary connections, or unknowingly pulled a connector loose, or shorted a circuit � taking out a fuse.