New install, now car won't start

[superbonk76 10+ year member]

Just finished an install in my 96 350z. The audio itself sounds awesome, no problems with that. The problem is now I can't get my car to start. Wanted to see if anyone has any theories as to what could be the problem. The car will crank just not fire.

Here's a list of what I installed.

Alpine 9886

Alpine MRP-M500

Alpine MRP-F300

2 Rockford Fosgate P3D210

2 Rockford Fosgate P162S

1 Run of 4AWG power cable from the battery to a dist block in the rear.

I pulled this through the firewall where what looks to be the main factory wire harness goes through. My theory was that I damaged one of the wires in said harness in doing so. But I've looked and they all seem to be in good shape.

I've checked the 2 fuse boxes that I'm aware of and all the fuses are good.

I did not drill any holes anywhere, so I didn't puncture or cut anything that way.

Any Ideas? I'm stuck.

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[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

did you remove the battery when installing the system?

maybe it has an alarm that is preventing the start?

 

[Supergumby5000 5,000+ posts]

make sure yer battery terminals are nice and tight. Thats a common error.

 

[TurdFergueson2 5,000+ posts]

Battery cable might not be tight enough.

 

[superbonk76 10+ year member]

did you remove the battery when installing the system?
maybe it has an alarm that is preventing the start?

I doesn't have an alarm that I'm aware of. I've disconnected and reconnected the battery in the past without any problem.

I did disconnect the negative terminal and reconnected after the install.

I've checked and rechecked the connections at the battery. Everything seems to be getting power. The engine will crank just not turn over.

 

[MmatsDude 10+ year member]

Maybe the starter is fried?

 

[Jeremy M 10+ year member]

u mean like it cranks when u turn the key or it does nothing when u turn the key?

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

I doesn't have an alarm that I'm aware of. I've disconnected and reconnected the battery in the past without any problem.
I did disconnect the negative terminal and reconnected after the install.

I've checked and rechecked the connections at the battery. Everything seems to be getting power. The engine will crank just not turn over.

wat

 

[Supergumby5000 5,000+ posts]

if your car is turning over fine, there is most likely a loose connection somewhere, or yer battery is having issues.

Make sure that all both terminals on the battery are TIGHT, test the voltage on your battery when the car is turning over.

Will it continuously turn over, or does the turnover slow down after you crank on it for a second or two?

 

[eazyj 10+ year member]

i didnt even no there was a 96 350z

 

[superbonk76 10+ year member]

Sorry if i'm not describing this well.

When I turn the key the starter is turning the engine. It's just not firing up. Like it would do if it was out of gas. (it's not out of gas)

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

just for shits and giggles, check fuses.

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

with it turning over, smell the exhaust.......

does it smell rich?

 

[superbonk76 10+ year member]

i didnt even no there was a 96 350z

No joke, my bad. 2006 350z

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

check to make sure fuel is flowing smoothly to the engine

check to make sure spark plugs are firing

check the starter