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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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Ignition Breaker?

1988 F150 Lariat 4x4 5.0 F.I
Been trying to figure this out for 2 weeks now truck is dead in the driveway
Everytime I turn the the key I lose everything- even the headlites and then I wait a couple of seconds and the interior light comes back on- I get a click, but its not from the starter relay on the fender wall..Is their a Breaker somewhere attached to the Ignition on the column? anyone know the 1988 wiring harness? starter is good, starter relay is good, Battery is good..
I do notice that while turning the Key on, and leaving it on that the Positive terminal on the Battery gets hot...?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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Clean or replace your battery cables!!!!!!!

That heat is from a VERY poor connection!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Yep, that's exactly what that sounds like to me too. Replace all the battery cables, or at least clean the terminals.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Lol.
I never thought of that one..
Thanx
 
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