replacing a fuse panel-need help!
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replacing a fuse panel-need help!
As a new member, I have been looking for posts on replacing my plastic fuse panel since the one on my 1989 Super Duty flatbed dually is damaged (melted) at the heater/AC fuse position (a 30 Amp fuse). I also need help in restoring the key lock cylinder which is missing.
I read in one thread that some prefer using a separate push-button glow plug activation switch instead of the stock key and WTS light. This is what is in my truck now and wonder if I should go back to the stock method.
Any help or what posts I should read is appreciated.
I read in one thread that some prefer using a separate push-button glow plug activation switch instead of the stock key and WTS light. This is what is in my truck now and wonder if I should go back to the stock method.
Any help or what posts I should read is appreciated.
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If your talking the fuse panel under the dash it just a couple screws... unplug it and install replacement.
As for the ignition lock and push button gp... if the po installed a push button system the chances are your controller box is dead, that box is $100 to $150. I myself would fix it (and did just recently), I like things to operate as intended but if your in a money crunch and the system you have is working then why mess with it.
As for the ignition lock and push button gp... if the po installed a push button system the chances are your controller box is dead, that box is $100 to $150. I myself would fix it (and did just recently), I like things to operate as intended but if your in a money crunch and the system you have is working then why mess with it.
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fuse panel
I mean the whole fuse "block" (Ford calls it a Fuse Panel) that has all the wires going to it on one side and the actual fuses on the other side. This fuse "panel" has color coded wires going to it. I noted where they go and then cut all the wires and removed the block. I would like to post a pic but not sure if I can as a new member.
I notice that there are unused slots on the fuse block. My Owners Guide shows the Econoline and F-Series models uses more of the slots that the F-Series Super Duty Commercial Stripped Chassis. There are fuse slots that are common to all the series.
How do I post some pics of my findings???
I notice that there are unused slots on the fuse block. My Owners Guide shows the Econoline and F-Series models uses more of the slots that the F-Series Super Duty Commercial Stripped Chassis. There are fuse slots that are common to all the series.
How do I post some pics of my findings???
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fuse panel harness no longer available
Today I went to my Ford dealer to check on some parts and was of course blown away by the prices (and availability) of 1989/90 parts for my Super Duty. The plastic fuse panel is not available by itself and must be obtained (from Ford part E9TZ14401J) as a whole wire assembly. However, there are none available in the country so I went to the wrecking yard and got one for $75. No guarantees from a wrecking yard on wire assembly, but I had no choice.
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