Strange electrical problem
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Strange electrical problem
1980 F-250, 351M. Battery tests OK - 500 cold cranking amps. New starter, new starter solenoid. When I turn the key to ignition, small click under the hood on driver's side. Turn to start, the starter solenoid clicks once, but no turnover. After that, all electrical is dead - no lights, no horn, no radio, no clicks. Turn the key to accessory, gauges work, but no radio, etc. Turn the key to ignition, nothing.
Tried jumping from another car, and the cables melted. I'm baffled. Can you help?
Tried jumping from another car, and the cables melted. I'm baffled. Can you help?
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1980 F-250, 351M. Battery tests OK - 500 cold cranking amps. New starter, new starter solenoid. When I turn the key to ignition, small click under the hood on driver's side. Turn to start, the starter solenoid clicks once, but no turnover. After that, all electrical is dead - no lights, no horn, no radio, no clicks. Turn the key to accessory, gauges work, but no radio, etc. Turn the key to ignition, nothing.
Tried jumping from another car, and the cables melted. I'm baffled. Can you help?
Tried jumping from another car, and the cables melted. I'm baffled. Can you help?
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