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Question: loss of electrical power

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Old school G, 5.0L V8, Marion, OH, April 30, 2011, 19:59
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my friend has a 1983 ford F150, he was driving and it just shut down. It has good battery voltage 12V or higher. He also has no headlights either. Changed solenoid and ignition swicth. Tested all fuses, no power to any not even a hot constant. Would appriciate any and all input!

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    DaveJHM April 30, 2011, 21:32
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    When you changed the electrical ignition switch in the steering column, did you check the wiring connector to make sure that it was not melted or damaged? Any burnt terminals?

    Do any of your dash lights or gauges light up?

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    Old school G, May 01, 2011, 10:14
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    yes, we did check terminals also the back of the fuse panel no signs of burn or extreme heat. there are no dash lights or anything.

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    DaveJHM, May 01, 2011, 21:44
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    I would start at the battery and move through the cables to the starter switch/relay and check to see where the power loss occurs.

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