This van was purchased at a auction. Was told it was in running condition but it has been parked for approx 1.5 years. Currently, the engine would crank, but won't turn over. Here are a bit more details
1)van was purchased as parts w/o keys / titles
2)had to use a screw driver jam into the ignition lock cylinder to get it out and replaced with a new one (hopefully I didn't mess up the ignition switch)
3)Put the new batter in, but connected positive terminal to negative post, and negative terminal to positive post. (the previous owner changed the negative terminal and used red 4" cable). Sparks were all over by the post. I finally connected correctly and checked all fuse. Fuse block doesn't 't look original and unmarked...check every single one with lights, and they seem to be ok
4)Tried start the van, hear the delay and fuel pump, but no crank...no radio or heat/fan...broken fuse somewhere???
5) Found 1 of the 4 wires to ignition coil is broken (see picture), pulled the harness and found there are 3 slots that the wire can go into. However, on the coil side. There are only 2 contact points for connections. So I just tapped the broken red wire onto the other red wire. So there are 2 wires on each side. (hope this is correct)
6) Changed the starter solenoid and tried starting the van. This time it crank pretty strong (so I guess my battery is still good), but it wo't turn over. still no radio or heat/fan and I don't know why.
7)The fuel gauge looks empty when the key is in on position. Since I have 2 gas tanks, I dumped approx 1 gal of gas in each tank....still couldn't get the van started.
Any idea what I should do next? the sparks and wires looked fairly new, but the ignition coil looks old, should I replace it next?
TIA!
Dave