1987 Chevy Truck no power

1987 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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HAUSS
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Electrical problem
1987 Chevy Truck V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

i have an 87 chevy pickup and the fuse pannel is gettin no power the battery is and wires coming from it i have no idea what the problem is
Mar 1, 2009 at 2:32 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fusible links down at the starter if its blown
Mar 1, 2009 at 6:06 AM
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already done and also replaced starter solenoid...been checking and working for 3 days...any other suggestions?? Thanks
Mar 1, 2009 at 7:18 AM
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All your power has to come from the fusible links to get inside the vehicle
Mar 1, 2009 at 11:07 AM
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i did the 2 by the starter the 1 by accesories block thats all i could find i checked all my grounds battery still got power replaced ignition switch nuetral safety switch put new solinoid on all fuses are good i just dont know what it could be nothing is getting power....headlights,break lights,inside lights, turn signals,hazzards, nothing any other suggestions please help
Mar 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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Check the main wiring harness
Mar 1, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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HAUSS
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how do i do that just look at wires for burnt? and where is it located
Mar 2, 2009 at 4:18 AM
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Wiggle the harness around and be checking for power on the fuse block someethng has to give.

Retest the fusible links before and after the link
Mar 2, 2009 at 4:25 AM
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HAUSS
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i replaced all fusable links...the battery showin 12.8 volts so does the alternator there is no power after that no where i can jumo selinoid and it cranks but accesories block dont have power so the gas dont get there
Mar 2, 2009 at 6:05 AM
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