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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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ignition switch bad

I went to put a new battery on my 79f150 and the truck tried to turn over by itself? I've changed the solenoid out and the starter,plus all new wiring to them both wondering if maybe it is the switch and an easy way to tell. Thanks for all the input.
 
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Get yourself a test light.
 
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I'll pick one up today got to get it going getting the trans rebkuilt this week
 
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