Will engine run w/o dash connections? doing heater matrix

[plateletboy 0]

Been doing my heater matrix today.. it went quite well to be honest...

 

However, i tried to start the car before reinstalling everything to check for any leaks and incase id cocked up any wiring.

Now it will start but dies within 2 secs..... Im hoping that it needs a connection for the engine to run, maybe the instrument cluster which flashes the test for the water and oil pressure.....??!?!

 

does anyone know if this is the case..?? I'd loath to get EVERYTHING back in to still find it doesn't run...

 

any thoughts much appreciated..

 

ta,

 

pb

[flusted 0]

what engine? some have immobilser in clcoks i think?

[plateletboy 0]

Doh..!!

 

M-reg VR6....

[Toad 0]

Sounds like your ignition transponder ring isn't reconnected....

[double-6s 0]

Ring problems eh? ;)

[plateletboy 0]

Cheers guys,

 

i plugged the black box next to the spoiler control unit back in and it started and ran fine.....

I must say taking the matrix and dash out was a lot quicker than putting it all back in nicely...!!

 

and in true corrado fashion i got it all back together and nice and warm, and went to feel my new cabin heat sensation only to find the blower now isn't working....!!! Bah........... hopefully ive just disturbed a connection somewhere....

 

pb