Finally got my 5.3

[ducky]

I have no idea why, but I hope you figure it out because I dont want to run into the same problem next week when im doing my swap.

[RedHeartbeat]

Sounds like he's still missing the VATS setup or you're missing a key switched power wire to the PCM somewhere. What part of DFW are you in?

[ShagNasty]

I guess I'm just going to have to go over my power and grounds again. I have to be missing something stupid. I know I'm gonna find it and feel like an idiot because it was something simple. If the PCM is lacking a signal from somewhere (crank, cam, ect.), do you guys think this will keep it from starting?

I'm in Watauga/Keller/North Richland Hills Area

[RedHeartbeat]

Absolutely. I pinched the cam sensor wires between the engine and transmission once and the truck wouldnt start. Don't forget the crank sensor is mounted behind the starter. Check for connection on both aforementioned sensors.

[RedHeartbeat]

If he hasn't locked your PCM I can read it and see if it has the VATS disabled or not. I can't program it because it will cost me $100 for a license but I can let you know if the VATS is on or off.

[RedHeartbeat]

If you're not getting signal through a noid light you have issues.

[ShagNasty]

SHE LIVES!

Thanks dude you jogged my memory and made me remember that the motor got dropped when we had it on the hoist (only about 2 inches off the ground) and the wires that run in the front of the engine underneath the oil pan got crushed. 3 of those wires are for the crank sensor. I ran a wire overlay for the crank sensor wires and she fired right up!

The thing that kills me is when we were initially trying to get it started (about a month ago, late at night) one of my friends mentioned those wires and he was checking them out but for some reason we just never thought about it again. Now I gotta put the rest of the front end on, bolt the bed back up, check all the fluids and then go drive this beyotch!

[1BADC10]

During my swap, I made the mistake of leaving the harness attached to the motor & trans. Adjustment chain on hoist pulled the wire from the camshaft sensor during install. Had to rewire that BEFORE starting.

[RedHeartbeat]

No problem, that's what we're here for, to help one another by tossing out ideas.

SHE LIVES!

Thanks dude you jogged my memory and made me remember that the motor got dropped when we had it on the hoist (only about 2 inches off the ground) and the wires that run in the front of the engine underneath the oil pan got crushed. 3 of those wires are for the crank sensor. I ran a wire overlay for the crank sensor wires and she fired right up!

The thing that kills me is when we were initially trying to get it started (about a month ago, late at night) one of my friends mentioned those wires and he was checking them out but for some reason we just never thought about it again. Now I gotta put the rest of the front end on, bolt the bed back up, check all the fluids and then go drive this beyotch!

[skeet]

how long did the motor sit, have you tried to spray starter fluid to see if it would fire over, (crank) might wanna pull the injectors and clean them