wont start

1988 FORD F-350
200,000 MILES
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TOPAZ2011
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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
Dec 4, 2011 at 1:48 PM
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HMAC300
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check your fuel pressure gas or diesel?
Dec 4, 2011 at 2:02 PM
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TOPAZ2011
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gas
Dec 4, 2011 at 2:06 PM
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HMAC300
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30-45 psi also check your fuelpump relay /cutoff, it may be engaged.
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Dec 4, 2011 at 2:12 PM
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TOPAZ2011
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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
Dec 4, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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HMAC300
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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.
Dec 4, 2011 at 2:21 PM
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TOPAZ2011
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Where is the starter relay located
Dec 4, 2011 at 3:40 PM
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HMAC300
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should be real close to the battery, kind of round with two large posles on it.
Dec 4, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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TOPAZ2011
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Ok ill look tomorrow and let u knw
Dec 4, 2011 at 4:01 PM
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SAMAJAM001
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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?
Jan 1, 2012 at 10:52 AM
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SAMAJAM001
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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
Jan 1, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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