power at dash will not crank

1992 FORD FALCON
90,000 MILES
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WILLIAMD
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i have pulled the ba falcon apart to build it into a dirt race car; put in roll cage etc all the wireing harness was pulled out and labeled it is now back in .there are no seats or lights in the car. the airbags are not pluged in etc the dash board lights up on the turn of the key put will not crank. it was a running car .
Dec 31, 2011 at 12:27 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Check power to the starter and solenoid.
Dec 31, 2011 at 12:30 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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is the fuse box intact check the starter relay.
Jan 8, 2012 at 2:37 AM
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WILLIAMD
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thanks still chechingf it out still will not crank
Jan 9, 2012 at 10:52 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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You need to make sure there is power to the coil and the starter relay when you turn the key to start. If yes, make sure there is power going to the starter. And that the starter is good.
Jan 9, 2012 at 11:37 PM
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WILLIAMD
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will do
Jan 9, 2012 at 11:55 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Let us know what you find out.
Jan 10, 2012 at 12:19 AM
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WILLIAMD
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will do away rest of the will have alook at next week
Jan 10, 2012 at 12:31 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Ok. We'll be here.
Jan 10, 2012 at 1:59 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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willamd, have you gotten this corrected? Do we need to continue with diagnostics?
Jan 31, 2012 at 12:47 PM
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