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Nov 21, 2015 | 05:49 PM

jtorsey91

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won't shift when there is power

My 95 f350 won't shift when there is power to the battery. but the strange thing is that it randomly does be able to shift again. stumping me any help would be awesome thanks!

Nov 21, 2015 | 06:39 PM

dixie460

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What do you mean power TO the battery? Is your battery shot and not holding a charge? If so replace it before troubleshooting anything electronic on your truck.

Nov 21, 2015 | 06:41 PM

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doing some electrical stuff on the truck after a cab swap. so ive had the battery terminals on and off. when they arn't connected i can shift fine.

Nov 21, 2015 | 06:50 PM

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found some mice leftovers in the dash after it was sitting for a few months. so just took it back out to clean out and check wires. found a slightly exposed wire but it doesn't seem like its bad. im going to put the dash back in tomorrow morning then try and see if its still happening.

Nov 21, 2015 | 06:50 PM

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Check the connector at the stop light switch - safety lockout

Nov 21, 2015 | 06:54 PM

jtorsey91

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cant find the wire for the brake light switch either. had another post about that. looked up and down that wiring harness but couldnt find which one fits. any pic of the connector would help. i didnt think being a 95 it controlled the shifter as well. first obs ford.

Nov 21, 2015 | 07:18 PM

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Yes it does control the shifter interlock. If you unplug the shifter solenoid then that will bypass it so you can move the truck around while working on it.