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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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Ground Wire...or somthing else??

i have an '01 powerstroke and yesterday it was having an electrical problem. I slammed on the brakes to avoid someone and all power to the intrument cluster was lost.
It is pretty random on when it happens but it seems to happen with the turn signals are used or head light switch.

is this a ground issue? if so, where should i look for the ground wire?

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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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I have a problem with my headlight switch as well... I haven't spent much time with it yet Mostly cause they still work. But mine are now out alltogether except for the Fog light part. Anyone have any suggestions on this?

Thanks for starting this one Rednels..

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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Rednels
... all power to the intrument cluster was lost.....
Meaning that the gauges aren't working? I know that on my 02, the gauges, radio circuit, power windows, and the dome light circuit are all powered off of the same fuse. I believe the fuse powers up the individual relays.
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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Well today when i turned on the turn signal and hit the brakes the radio went off. all power was lost, as if turning off the ignition, but the engine did not die.....weird
 
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 02:05 AM
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maybe a bad foot pedal brake switch...did you ever get a clicking through the radio before when you applied the brakes..HHHMMM maybe. good luck
 
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