Damn Squirrels.....need some help

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Aug 8, 2009 | 12:26 AM

Buicksx2

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Damn Squirrels.....need some help

Hi All,

Yesterday I go out and see a squirrel run up the passenger side fenderwell so I open hood and they build one hell of a nest. So I shop vac all the junk out and go and start the truck and low and behold it won't start.

I turn the key and all the dashboard lights light up and the WTS light goes on and off and go and turn key and it's like a dead battery just dead.

I noticed that the squirrel chewed some wires on the passenger side fenderwell and it looks like there is a battery relay of some short but I am not sure.

I am not a mechanic and only work on my Buicks when they break, can anyone direct me to a engine schematic or diagram so I can possibly see what the squirrels did to my F350. I love this truck and now it's just dead in my backyard.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

Aug 8, 2009 | 12:41 AM

WA.Ranger

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Post a pick of the bad wires, and I know someone can be of some help. I tried to copy a diagram for you, but the program won't let me. sorry.....

Aug 8, 2009 | 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WA.Ranger

Post a pick of the bad wires, and I know someone can be of some help.

>>> Will do I will take some tomorrow and post and I thank you for the help.

Aug 8, 2009 | 09:08 AM

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I hate rodents.
I've had to fix damage from them before and it's a pain.

Aug 8, 2009 | 09:33 AM

tdpower

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Sounds it might be the starter relay solenoid? Here is a wiring diagram for a 2000 (Probably the same) : http://www.thedieselstop.com/faq/949...650_F750_1.pdf

Aug 8, 2009 | 11:38 AM

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Thanks guys......a buddy and I investigated further this morning and we got truck wired back up so that it cranks and runs, however the MFing squirrels it appeared chewed thru the I think air temp sensor. That sensor is the one that meet in the middl of the Y pipe up top by the turbo, they also chewed thru wires that go to a sensor down by the fuel bowl I think and chewed thru another sensor.

So we too the connector to a local Ford dealer and told him my tale of woe and they ordered the two connectors and should have them on monday and we will reconnect and go from there. I am sure if I ran the truck it would have throw a code for one of the sensors not being right.

I thank everybody on this board, I love this board the few times I have had problems and posted you guys have always helped lend a hand I thank you all very much.

I will keep ya posted and thanks again.