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    Batteries charged, but no panel lights or starter

    The truck was missing both batteries when purchased. The battery cables and both alternators were in place, so the 12 volt starter conversion is highly unlikely. My voltmeter (multimeter) reads 12+ volts across each set of battery terminals and 25+ volts across both batteries in series. I have...
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    Batteries charged, but no panel lights or starter

    Looks like I will have to open up the instrument panel to clean up the connections. I have read the prior posts on how to do that. I hoped there was an easier solution. I don't know how long this vehicle had been sitting before going to auction. At least I have power to the headlights and turn...
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    Batteries charged, but no panel lights or starter

    I have checked the fuses but not the relays. I will bring up the electrical schematic from -34 for location.
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    Batteries charged, but no panel lights or starter

    Thanks Assel. Think I will try direct battery to starter connection. Still don't understand why I do not have instrument cluster lights with the key is turned on, unless the ignition switch is totally fried. These fire dept and state forestry dept auction vehicles all had emergency...
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    Batteries charged, but no panel lights or starter

    Hi folks, I bought a M1008 from Oklahoma local fire dept at GSA auction 7 months ago. Paid $1,921, trailered the truck 550 miles back to New Mexico. About 33,000 miles on odometer. Appears to have been sitting for some time. Just now trying to get it running. I hope to use it in my tractor...
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