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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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What would cause a complete loss of power. I was driving home then all of a sudden truck would shut down like it was turned off but when it died there was complete loss of power the only thing working was my fog lights no radio no dome light no dash lights key was dead but here is the funny part after waiting for a couple of minutes all power would come back truck would start and i could carry on. any ideas could it be a idm issue thx
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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There is a thread about a wire in the steering column, check it out. Good luck
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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I would remove and clean all your battery terminals for starters..and a Big Welcome to the Forum..!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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i think i found the problem the power wire that runs under the air filter to a fusible link on the wheel well was corroded to the point that the wire from the battery wasn't even hooked up and it was that wonderful green color we all try to avoid don't have time to fix today should have it going tomorrow will let you know. thanks
 
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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I hope you found the problem.. let us know.. a picture would be great..Do you live by the salt water ?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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yah i live on Vancouver Island just north of your location in Canada i will take a picture shortly to show location of corroded wire by air filter box
 
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