ive killed my van. help.

[alloageorge]

have an 03 90 t350 long wheelbase van.
took off starter motor to clean and broke solenoid in process.(didnt know at time)
put starter back on but no dashboard lights when ignition turned on.
radio works.i also tried spare key , same thing. no starter turn and no dashboard lights.
changed starter motor. same problem. changed battery , same problem.
checked fuses under bonnet and under steering. all ok.
what next?

[jamieo]

It could be a fusable link, not sure exactly where they will be on your van tho as I have a mk5.

[AndyG]

Was the battery disconected when you first/originally took off starter motor

[alloageorge]

i disconnected negative behind the driver seat

[AndyG]

I don't know too much about MK6s, but you have either left off one of the smaller wires that are also connected to the battery terminal (that you never noticed) or you have somehow blown a fuse
Can't think what else it could be

Defo the right starter motor

[easymove recovery]

try the fuses inder the passenger side top bit of dash i little fusw works the dash lights and sidelights could be that as i had it on mine

[alloageorge]

when i say dash lights dont come on . i mean battery and oil light.there is no sound at all when i turn key in ignition.as if battery isnt connected or chip in key is not being recognized

[gemini]

when i say dash lights dont come on . i mean battery and oil light.there is no sound at all when i turn key in ignition.as if battery isnt connected or chip in key is not being recognized

possible wire not connected as andy says

[alloageorge]

everything that can work without key in ignition does. e.g. hazards, radio
etc

[conrod]

when i say dash lights dont come on . i mean battery and oil light.there is no sound at all when i turn key in ignition.as if battery isnt connected or chip in key is not being recognized

possible wire not connected as andy says

yep, sounds like you have dropped a wire off! have a look around battery, also around starter.

[algieboy]

Check the connections on the starter You may have either mixed up the earth and live not connected the live back on the gearbox or failed to connect the soleniod wire back on. I have just done mine and its easy to mix a wire up or neglect one. Also give them a good clean before refitting them. Hope this helps.

[alloageorge]

van fixed. it was a hard to access fuse on passenger side under dashboard.