I need help. Elec is my weak suit...and this is my first diesel

2000 E350 extended cargo van(7.3).

Water/fuel drain valve leaked.

Disconnected both batt ground and proceded to R&R valve. First tried to get to it from the front and disconnected a lot of the connector/harnesses. That didn't work so I removed the turbo and went in from the back and got the valve replaced. Everything went smoothly from there. Went to re-attach the grounds and got some low amp sparks. Made sure all lights and doors were closed and still got sparks.

I'm pretty sure I got the solenoids on top connected right cuz I put wire ties on one set. Found one connector in front that wasn't connected. It had a gray and a gray with red stripe wires coming out of it with an 8" lead on the passenger half coming from the bundle of wire looms just under the cowling.

I don't think that's important at the moment. I'm mostly scared to connect ground and try to trace down the draw in case it burns out some sensitive electronic stuff.

Anybody know what's goin' on?

Thanks in advance,
Charlie

 

Hood light? CLock in the Dash? Cargo Light? Door open? Key switch on?

 

Thud,
Checked them again. I don't see a clock but there's a radio. maybe other stuff might be goin' on that I'm not used to.

Dontcha miss the old days when all ya needed was a pair of pliers and screwdriver and maybe a hammer.

 

OK, it was just some on board systems. Connected grounds and she fired right up.

 

jtybt Hello, I was cruising the forum and saw your post. Glad you got it going.
I stopped by to invite you over to FTE's 1999-2003 7.3 forum.
There are alot of guys there really know the 7.3 systems inside out. If you get a chance stop by and say hello.1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

 

Oky Thanks!

I'm new to diesels...and to all this electronic thig-a-ma-bobs so I'll be needing loooots of help. Just trying to get all the little things working right is a PITA.

 

Well come on over, all the guys will treat you like family and answer all your questions.

 

OK! Bookmarked it. I'll be reading a lot just for the information.