Engine starter..wierd problem Options

[rjbibeau]

this is a really wierd problem which occuredd last night. the car started just fine and i went to go get an alignment on it and all went well and the technician attempted to start it and it wouldn't even turn over or anything. the started wasn't even clicking. we had to pop start it and it started with that but then the stock gauges or the power windows worked. on my way home my el gauges started to dim so i'm like crap so i rushed home and got into my driveway and the car died a minute later. the battery was toast. i have fan controls, power locks, lights, horn, and radio. what i don't have is power windows, sunroof, nor stock gauges. none of them work. i checked the starter fuse and it was blown so i put a new one in, and it blew that one so i put in a 15 amp one and that one also blew. so i figure there is a current draw somewhere but not to sure where. i have an alarm in it and i recently put in a new 5s motor. and the starter does work cuz i jumped it with a wire and it started the car fine. anyone have any suggestions? thanks guys.

[Supersprynt]

Sounds like you have a short, or an alternator & battery problem. Check your major grounds & any wires that look chewed through, this might be a little time consuming.

[rjbibeau]

i fixed the gauge problem a fuse blew. so i have power windows and and gauges now. i bypassed the clutch safety switch with a jump wire and engine still doesn't start. i used a jumper wire under the hood where the starter relay switch goes and i jumped the terminals and the engine started. anyone know of everything? i might just have to bring it to a shop for diagnosis. i think the dealership does electrical work.

[hitcachi]

It does sound like some sort of short, but in a weird spot if its causing your car to not start then suddenly die. I would definitly check for shorts as a first option. Your probably going to want to do it yourself though, unless you really cant fix it. If you take it to a dealer and tell them you have a short, is gonna cost an arm and a leg.

[presure2]

yea, its definetly a short or open connection somewhere...are all your grounds properly connected?

[RUNNIN-LOW]

hey ill come over this thursday and check all your ground and wiring..alright bro so dont stress it...or you can till i get there..haha

[rjbibeau]

hey guys thanks for all the info. i ended up bringing the car to the dealership it wa only 110 dollars for diagnositics and they located the problem to being at the egr tube from the egr valve to the intake. there was a bunch of melted wired together and shorting out. hey john how is the 3sgte swap coming along?