New Gauge Cluster - Truck Wont Start

[KJH90]

1971 Chevy C10 - Fuel Injected and does have a computer on the truck.

I just swapped the entire gauge cluster for a brand new one from Classic Industries. Hooked it all back up and go to start the truck and nothing happens.

I am not too well rounded on vehicles, just know the basics.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[samkost]

In Gear and not in Neutral or Park?
Don't ask how I know this

When I restored my dash cluster I dropped my steering column down to allow enough room for removal and reinstall.
Had the cluster in the dash and went to test the lights and fire up the engine.
Engine would not fire

Scratched my head for a while and then it dawned on me that the column was still unattached and the gear selector had dropped in gear.
Lifes little lessons
Good Luck

[davepl]

If it's not as simple as in gear, start tracing the purple (crank) wire from the key and on through the neutral safety switch at the base of the column, from where it goes to the starter. Got to be in that wire somewhere!

[samkost]

Originally Posted by davepl

If it's not as simple as in gear, start tracing the purple (crank) wire from the key and on through the neutral safety switch at the base of the column, from where it goes to the starter. Got to be in that wire somewhere!

You could be right Dave, I forgot to mention the neutral safety switch.

[KJH90]

It happened to be that the gear shift was not in park!! It's funny how the little things are so easy to overlook. Well, I guess you live and learn.

Thanks again.

[67 chevelle]

Do you have an ls engine , if so check your , crank wire , and 12 volt run wire , you probably pulled one off messing with the dash , next cam , and crank sensor conections , if one of those came lose it wont run either , I had one pop lose hitting the brakes hard in reverse , let us know

[KJH90]

Originally Posted by 67 chevelle

Do you have an ls engine , if so check your , crank wire , and 12 volt run wire , you probably pulled one off messing with the dash , next cam , and crank sensor conections , if one of those came lose it wont run either , I had one pop lose hitting the brakes hard in reverse , let us know

The gear shift was not in park... Oops! After I dropped the column I forgot to put it back in park. Won't make that mistake again!

Thanks

[davepl]

Good job Sam, guessing that one right off the bat!

[samkost]

Been there and definitely did that!
It took me a hour or so to figure my C10 wouldn't start in gear.
Glad your up and running KJH90
Good luck

[boynton]

We need some pictures!

[racerop]

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[undertaker72]

flag twice

[boynton]

Lame no one here will click on that cap anyway.