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i just perchest a 1979 ford f150 shortbed 4x4, few minor issues, hoping you all could point me in the right direction, the guy i bought the truck from used to start it with the key, well he told me it had set for about 9 months with the windows down not started, so when he goes to start it nothing, keyswitch is not working at all no interior lights or dash lights, nothing, its like the battery is out of it. so this is what he does,, runs a wire from the coil to the battery and jumps the truck from the silinoid and she starts every time and runs great. here is my Q'S(sorry for the long story)
what can i do to correct the problem is it in the keyswitch, or maybe a mouse has gotten into something. also i cant get the headlights or brake light to work. could this all be 1 issue... thanks alots guys.
any and all help is greatly appreciated
UPDATE::: guys i got out this morning trying to figure out the wiring, well im not getting any power to the fuse box any place i can look for the problem
what can i do to correct the problem is it in the keyswitch, or maybe a mouse has gotten into something. also i cant get the headlights or brake light to work. could this all be 1 issue... thanks alots guys.any and all help is greatly appreciatedUPDATE::: guys i got out this morning trying to figure out the wiring, well im not getting any power to the fuse box any place i can look for the problem
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hello welcome to FTE greatest ford forum on the web! alot of great guys on here to help with your questions...although im not really much into the wiring part i try to stay away from that but i just wanted to welcome you...also would be nice to see pics my friend!!
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Check the wiring on the hot side of the solenoid. That is the side that is connected to the positive terminal of the battery. The cold side of the solenoid is connected to the starter and is only energized when the key is turned to the start position. There are one or more fusible links built into the smaller wires connected to the hot terminal which feed everything else but the starter. Sounds like you have a blown fusible link or a broken wire. Maybe not but this is where I would start looking. Hope this helps...
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The lights work seperately from the ignition switch so your problem is going to be no power to the cab. Have you checked to see if you have any voltage to the fuse box at all. I suggest like towman said start at the hot side of the selonoid anw work from there. Also check all wiret at the alternator and to the voltage regulator, I'm betting you have a bad fusible link.
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The lights work seperately from the ignition switch so your problem is going to be no power to the cab. Have you checked to see if you have any voltage to the fuse box at all. I suggest like towman said start at the hot side of the selonoid anw work from there. Also check all wiret at the alternator and to the voltage regulator, I'm betting you have a bad fusible link.
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