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1988 Ford Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Starter, Test light.
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Asked on July 17, 2010

1988 Ford Truck no power at solenoid

Electrical problem
1988 Ford Truck Automatic

engine willl not crank.Replaced starter relaystill no power on output side of starter relay
Avatar Asked by alaskiwi

Answer

Replied on July 22, 2010

you have to make sure that your battery is in good shape first. Then with a test light make sure that power goes to the solenoid/relay. then activate to see if the test light stays bright when the relay is activated. if not, then it's probably not getting any power to do so. It could be a fusible link that is burnt up. also try wiggling your shifter, it may not be hitting the nuetral switch right. Also next time say what engine it is. I'm sending a diagram of hte starting circuit. it is the same for all engine in a pickup luckily.....


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/406719_ford_starting_1.jpg

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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