Background: Car ran fine, but needed the knock sensors replaced. (turned out that mice had chewed through all the wires under the intake manifold, where the sensors are located).
Installed the sensors, new sensor wiring harness, and mended either the crankshaft, or the camshaft positioner sensor wire that had also been chewed through. This was a connector with a single wire only.
Put everything back together, hooked up the battery, tried to start the car and I immediately hear a "click" and everything went dead. No headlights, no horn, no dash lights etc. Power seat works.
Note that the battery has been disconnected for at least 10 days while I've been working on the truck and waiting for parts.
Is this an "anti-theft" issue since the battery has been disconnected for so long?
Is there a breaker under the dash (or somewhere) that tripped?
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Ivan Vegvary