96basev8

I recently bought a 96 sn-95 car with the 3.8l v6 to do a v8 swap on. When I bought it the guy said it had a ground issue, and when I put the battery charger on it cause I got it dead, the fan and all the dash lights kicked on and the headlight **** started buzzing, but it wouldn't start. It has a new battery, alternator, ignition, and wires coming off of the battery. As soon as you put power to the battery this happens, even if the key is outside of the car. I'm stumped, does anyone have any suggestions?

Urambo Tauro

Welcome!

Which "dash lights" and which "fan" came on?
You should be able to turn the blower off from the HVAC panel. Or did you mean the engine cooling fan?
As for the lights... if it's the cluster illumination, check the light switch (you should probably check it anyway with that buzzing sound...). But if you're seeing warning lights coming on, double-check the ignition switch.

dawson1112

It sounds to me like you may have a relay that is stuck closed

96basev8

It's as if the ignition were turned to the on position, and the battery and air bag lights come on, and the radiator fan comes on.

96basev8

The car also won't start at all, not even turning over it just turns with no effect.

Urambo Tauro

One more thing that needs clarification: You said it has a new "ignition"... does that mean ignition switch? I think that's the first thing I'd check.

That doesn't explain the fan coming on, though. They're probably separate issues. For that, I'd check the ECT sensor and nearby wiring first.

96basev8

It has a new ignition switch yes. I think the fan is supposed to come on when the key is in the run position. My friend has a 02 where the fan came on when he turned the key. Could it be a relay like Dawson said?

Urambo Tauro

It's possible.