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1987 f150 XL No starting or cranking

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Old 10-22-2016, 10:52 PM
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1987 f150 XL No starting or cranking

Im having trouble figuring out what is wrong with my truck. It wont start, wont even crank or click. I change battery, solenoid and starter and still not even a click. But my lights and gauges work...please help...any ideas on what to check next?
 
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Old 10-27-2016, 08:58 PM
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Check all the electrical connections in the starting system heavy gauge wires - both ends including the ground. Check that you have power coming to the little push-on wire on the fender mount solenoid when the key is turned to start.
 
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Old 10-27-2016, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1995XLT
Check all the electrical connections in the starting system heavy gauge wires - both ends including the ground. Check that you have power coming to the little push-on wire on the fender mount solenoid when the key is turned to start.
Thank you for your suggestions. ..i will definitely check it. ....i really want to get this old truck going again. ..
 
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Old 10-28-2016, 09:30 AM
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Check and make sure the transmission is in neutral or park. I had the linkage pop out out at the transmission. Lever shows park, but at the transmission it's still in gear.
 
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Neutral safety switch?
 




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