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Tiny
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  • 1988 FORD F-350
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When I turn the key on my 1988 ford f 350 the gauges wont move and my fuel pump wont kick on it will roll over and act like it wants to start but it dont
Sunday, December 4th, 2011 AT 9:48 PM

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Tiny
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Check your fuel pressure gas or diesel?
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Sunday, December 4th, 2011 AT 10:02 PM
Tiny
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Gas
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Sunday, December 4th, 2011 AT 10:06 PM
Tiny
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30-45 psi also check your fuelpump relay /cutoff, it may be engaged.
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Sunday, December 4th, 2011 AT 10:12 PM
Tiny
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Then what would cause my gauges not to work I checked all the fuses and it started once about 2 weeks ago then I shut it off and it hasnt started since
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Sunday, December 4th, 2011 AT 10:16 PM
Tiny
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Check by your starter relay for fusible links. They are connected to usuall an orange black wire an dyellow I think it is. They are smaller wires than the other. They have these at auto parts stores if it's burnt out. If you put a test light on the other side and it's dim or not working then they are bad.
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Sunday, December 4th, 2011 AT 10:21 PM
Tiny
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Where is the starter relay located
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Sunday, December 4th, 2011 AT 11:40 PM
Tiny
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Should be real close to the battery, kind of round with two large posles on it.
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Sunday, December 4th, 2011 AT 11:44 PM
Tiny
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Ok ill look tomorrow and let u knw
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Monday, December 5th, 2011 AT 12:01 AM
Tiny
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My 1986 6.9 does the same thing. Started and ran just fine until yesterday. No headlights, radio, gauges, but the motor turns. Will not start though, what worked for you topaz?
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Sunday, January 1st, 2012 AT 6:52 PM
Tiny
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Fixxed mine. Down inside a wire sleeve or protector was what looked like an in-line fuse. It had metal inside instead of a fuse. It had loosened up, so I tightened and electrical taped it. Start at the battery and traced all wires. Found on the other side of all relays
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Sunday, January 1st, 2012 AT 10:58 PM

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