Installed new engine. Now no electrical power. I’m stumped - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

truegearhead · 10-13-2019, 09:30 AM

I just finished swapping a replacement motor in, went to crank it over after taking the battery off of the charger and turning the key I have no electrical power at all. No lights turn on, nothing. It’s like there’s no battery installed at all. I’ve checked and rechecked everything I’m not sure what I did. I know it could be anything but any ideas?

Paul · 10-13-2019, 10:30 AM

Check your current distributor fuses.

Paul · 10-13-2019, 10:33 AM

Part 10

truegearhead · 10-13-2019, 01:21 PM

Great thanks! I’ve searched and searched and can’t figure out how to access this thing. I know it’s on the bulk head, do I access it from the airbag cover?

78F350 · 10-13-2019, 01:48 PM

The current distributor may be accessible behind/below the HVAC fan unit. Airbag? We die like real men - Delete it. AC and Heat is for the weak. Just pull all that stuff out.

Looking thru the airbag space at the white plastic box:

Looking a little upward below the dash:

truegearhead · 10-13-2019, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 78F350

The current distributor may be accessible behind/below the HVAC fan unit. Airbag? We die like real men - Delete it. AC and Heat is for the weak. Just pull all that stuff out.

Looking thru the airbag space at the white plastic box:

Looking a little upward below the dash:

Haha, thanks man. The airbags went loooong ago. It’s a fully caged car so hopefully the crash bar under the dash isn’t screwing me here. Thanks for the info! I’m crawling in.

Paul · 10-13-2019, 03:32 PM

The torque specs for the connections should be stamped on the inner lid. Use new hardware.

truegearhead · 10-14-2019, 03:24 AM

False alarm, turns out the relay box in the trunk was unplugged. No idea why. The engine started right up but is leaking oil like hell and has a power steering leak. Still progress! Thanks again for your help