1976 El Camino lose of power

125,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHAEL BECKER
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My son tells me: he was driving down a dirt road around 60mph and everthing but the stereo shut down. The headlights were bright, running fine and then just nothing. He has the stereo wired seperatly to the battery. There is no juice to any lights, starter, etc. just the stereo. When jumping, it remains dead. Battery connections are clean and tight. Battery, tuneup ,wires, plugs, cap, roter, all less than 10,000 and 7 months.
May 11, 2011 at 1:38 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Check fuse links at starter they provide power to ignition and fuse panel
May 11, 2011 at 1:41 PM
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MICHAEL BECKER
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Thank you I'll have him check when he gets home from practice.
May 11, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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