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Asked by ethan Mar 31, 2018 at 10:02 AM about the 1989 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat Extended Cab LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 1989 f150  had been parked 10 years was my great
grandpa's ignition switch was broke so got new one
starter armature burned up so got new one no crank so I
am assuming the starter relay ? Let me know what y'all
think thanks

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Jorge answered 6 years ago

After being parked for years moisture has probably collected in many parts. Check the relay and use some air spray can to clean the fuse box in the engine compartment, if you see moisture, dust with a brush. Do not use water.

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