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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 01:12 PM
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7.3l electrical problems

I have a 1999 f-350 dually 7.3l diesel sometimes when it is parked the horn randomly starts blowing radio comes on battery runs down I don't know where to start troubleshooting any suggestions Thanks
 
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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 03:31 PM
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Eyeball the moisture on the drivers side floor and higher.

Sounds like the welt in your shield is feeding conductive moisture to your electrical privates.

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Old Jan 21, 2019 | 07:28 AM
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Do you have some type of alarm on it? Could be the place to start.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2019 | 08:45 AM
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I have a lund racerback and lighted visor that I am going to remove and sell as I am putting a slide in camper on the truck I see where it is leaking around the windshield that is probably the problem I will have to reseal the windshield can I do this myself?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2019 | 09:13 AM
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I have a lund racerback and lighted visor that I am going to remove and sell as I am putting a slide in camper on the truck I see where it is leaking around the windshield that is probably the problem I will have to reseal the windshield can I do this myself?
That's a question only you can answer but I can tell you that I wouldn't try it.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2019 | 09:44 AM
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I found a glass place that will come out and install a new carlite windshield for $199.00 plus tax I think that is the best way to go Thanks for the advise
 
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Outstanding idea.

The pros need to do this job. I've seen many try and fail as a DIY project.

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Old Jan 21, 2019 | 11:29 AM
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I found a glass place that will come out and install a new carlite windshield for $199.00 plus tax I think that is the best way to go Thanks for the advise
When they do it be there and inspect the situation, it is possible that you have some rust/corrosion around the windshield that should be addressed before reassembly.
 
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I will definitely do that they are coming to my house and I have everything to fix it if needed thanks
 
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I would probably suspect a failing body control module.
 
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