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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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bad ignition switch?

i recently started working on my 1990 f150 thats sat for 3 years since i wrecked it, and it won't turn over. I have lights radio, etc. but no noise from the fuel pump, and no clicking from the solenoid. If i jump the posts on the solenoid it will turn over. I haven't checked the inertia switch, but the morning after i wrecked it, i changed tires and drove it up on my trailer to get it home, then drove it off and parked it. Any other ideas? thanks
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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anyone here?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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My bet's on the inertia switch
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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Go for the inertia switch, then the fuse and relay for the fuel pump, also try hitting the fuel tank, the pump could be stuck after being idle for 3 years. Btw, did you extract the old fuel and replaced it with fresh gas?, you should.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 02:06 PM
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yep i siphoned the old gas out and dumped in some new fuel in, would the inertia switch stop it from turning over? thanks
 
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