New-to-Me 74 1.8l_Where to start on electrical issues Options

[rcautox]

Hi all,

I've been scouring 914 world for help on getting a new-to-me '74 1.8l running. I've reviewed Auto Atlanta's informative video on the 914 fuse & wiring and I think I follow the gist but may have missed things. I've also studied the simplified diagrams on Pelican Parts which have been helpful to understand the 914 layout.

What I've done:
1. new battery
2. new ground strap straight to the transmission bolt in the rear of the engine bay
3. cleaned battery connections
4. cleaned the fuse panel

When I turn the key the only thing I can see working is the marker lights and the clock. So no fuel pump, no start, etc.

Can you all point me to a few areas to tackle first to determine the culprit(s)?

[rcautox]

Fuel pump is in the front. I pulled the tank, cleaned it out and installed new lines from Tangerine Racing. I know location varies by year but the pump sure looks to be better in the stock location based on wiring and the little recess on the trunk wall.

No start with key. I should get some voltage on the yellow wire under the pax seat with key in the acc/on position? I ask because I’m seeing none. Thinking there may be a short in the wire between ignition and starter or the ignition switch is acting up (which could explain the spare parts and unplugged relay)

[wonkipop]

Fuel pump is in the front. I pulled the tank, cleaned it out and installed new lines from Tangerine Racing. I know location varies by year but the pump sure looks to be better in the stock location based on wiring and the little recess on the trunk wall.

ah
it sounds like you actually have a model year 75 if it has the little recess in trunk wall and fuel pump there.

whats the VIN label on the door say for date of manufacture. will have month and year?

fairly similar to a 74 model year 1.8 but there are some differences with components.
might be relevant to getting it running once you sort out ignition electricals.