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[Help!] 91 2WD L6 4.9 wont start

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Old 04-27-2015, 04:15 PM
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So, back story here is its a farm truck I inherited. A squirrel or something built a nest between the Mani's and chewed my vac lines and fuel injector connectors. Repaired all that, new gaskets, New batt, new starter solenoid, alternator, radiator, serp belt, ignition switch.

I do not get voltage to the solenoid trigger wire/ignition wire when holding in start position.

I took off the neutral safety switch, put it in park position, and I have continuity between 2 corner pins. One of the pins matched up to the red/blue wire (trigger wire).

Starts fine when jumping solenoid.

When I turn it to start, e brake light and rear antilock illuminate on dash.

Any ideas?
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Did you check all of your fuses. They can loose connection if they get corroded. I'd pull them out and put them back in. Also check your ignition switch.
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I checked all fuses in fuse box, poked into red/blue with test light after ignition switch above steering column, fine. I know the truck has a lot of fuselinks under the hood. Do I have to just start cutting them out?
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I wouldn't cut them out, if you have power coming out of them your ok.
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Is the ignition actuator rod functioning? If it's not then you won't get power to the solenoid when you turn the key. Hopefully it's in good shape because they are a PITA to replace.
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It seems to be but I truthfully hadn't checked it. I'll try once the battery is done charging.

What are the two relays under hood on driver side wheel well? And the 3 behind glovebox?



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