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1997 Ford F-150 little or no power at instruments

Tiny
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Electrical problem
1997 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

i'm having trouble starting my truck. The battery is charged and i'v even put a new battery in, but when I turn the key the instrument panel will barely light up and the windshield wipers will barely move. If it were an open fuse I should get no power so i'm thinking maybe something else. Starter has been removed and tested and reinstalled. Starter relay is good. Neutral safety switch is good. I notice when I can get the key to make the starter relay that the positive wire at the battery terminal is very hot. Any suggestions where to look next? Thanks
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008 AT 10:13 AM

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Tiny
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If the cables are hot, there is too much resistance in the circuit, check the condition of the cables, both the + and - pay attention to BOTH ends of the cables! And the cable from the solinoid to the starter. Disconnect the - first and hook it back up last.
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008 AT 10:35 AM
Tiny
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Any ideas why power is in and out at instrument panel?
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008 AT 10:49 AM
Tiny
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If you have a bad ground connection, you might get 50% power, PCM needs 10 volts to operate correctly.
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008 AT 11:25 AM

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