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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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yesterday i cranked my 78 f 150 ran fine for about 5 minutes.Today i stuck the key in and got nothing but a click i checked the lights they came on.When i tried them again everything was dead i checked the battery it is charged. Could there be moisture somewhere it did rain today or maybe a short somewhere.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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Check the fusible links coming off the battery side of the starter solenoid.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:49 AM
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neutral safety switch

check that the neutral safety switch at the bottom of the steering column hasn't slipped. if that is okay then check the starter solenoid.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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sounds like your starter solenoid. make sure it is tight against the body where it's mounted that's how it is grounded.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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thanks for the feedback i will check these things and will post later.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Check to make sure your ignition switch wires are tight.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Heck I would also check the positive cable to the starter; it could be loose.

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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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I took the stater solenoid off the firewall and cleaned behind it.I checked all wires and fuses on solenoid reconnected batt. and it fired right up.Thanks for all your help.Hopefully that solved it if not I'll check the other things.
 
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