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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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No power to dash, not a fuse or battery!?

I jumped the starter solenoid today with a screw driver and heard a spark or arc noise. then smelled just a little bit of burning. Now, my radio, heater, and truck will not start (wont even crank). But the radios clock still works and gauge lights come on. All fuses are fine, battery's are fully charged. I think i may have shorted a wire, is there any relay that i could have blown? where are these wires located? any other fuse panels other then under the wheel? Really struggling for help... thanks everyone
 
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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There is a wire that goes from the hot post of the starter solenoid to the alternator, then the rest of the truck, check it first.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Several fusible links near the starter relay.

My guess is one of them blew.
 
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