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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 03:12 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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I have a problum with my truck is a 1988 f250 4x4 with a 351w it has been running great untill last nite it started to sputter knock and ping and stall it started right back up and when i let the key go to run position it dies again if i hold the key in the start position its runs but i cant put in gear if i pull the wire off fron the starter relay it stays running but you have to hold the key in the run position untill it starts i replaced the ignition module and it did not help it has power to the coil in the run position i also checked the grounds to the battery and cleaned them please any help i would be greatful.thanks ws6..
 
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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Either A: you burned out the balast resistor, or B: The truck found out you post in all lowercase, with no punctuation.

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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 04:05 PM
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Could be ignition switch. First try to adjust it - may be out just enough the contact is not being made when you release the key to run position.
 
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