1987 Chevy Truck no power

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HAUSS
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1987 Chevy Truck V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

i have an 87 chevy pickup and the fuse pannel is gettin no power the battery is and wires coming from it i have no idea what the problem is
Mar 1, 2009 at 10:32 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fusible links down at the starter if its blown
Mar 1, 2009 at 2:06 PM
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already done and also replaced starter solenoid...been checking and working for 3 days...any other suggestions?? Thanks
Mar 1, 2009 at 3:18 PM
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All your power has to come from the fusible links to get inside the vehicle
Mar 1, 2009 at 7:07 PM
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i did the 2 by the starter the 1 by accesories block thats all i could find i checked all my grounds battery still got power replaced ignition switch nuetral safety switch put new solinoid on all fuses are good i just dont know what it could be nothing is getting power....headlights,break lights,inside lights, turn signals,hazzards, nothing any other suggestions please help
Mar 1, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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Check the main wiring harness
Mar 1, 2009 at 9:44 PM
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how do i do that just look at wires for burnt? and where is it located
Mar 2, 2009 at 12:18 PM
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Wiggle the harness around and be checking for power on the fuse block someethng has to give.

Retest the fusible links before and after the link
Mar 2, 2009 at 12:25 PM
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i replaced all fusable links...the battery showin 12.8 volts so does the alternator there is no power after that no where i can jumo selinoid and it cranks but accesories block dont have power so the gas dont get there
Mar 2, 2009 at 2:05 PM
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