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Forklift wont start or turnover.

So our forklift was having problems starting. (Sometimes you would have to turn the key several times to get it to crank). So my boss had me change the starter so I took the old one off had it rebuilt and put it back on. No real problems there. That is, up until I go to start it. It wont start wont turn over but the headlights work, but the horn doesn't (I dont know if thats wired to the ignition). I have no paperwork on this thing so I'm not sure how it is wired if there is a fuse to check or anything so any guided advice would be appreciated
  • Posted 29 Sep 2014 21:37
  • By edward_p
  • joined 29 Sep'14 - 3 messages
  • Texas, United States
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I actually got it going. It was an inline relay. Thanks for offering the help though
  • Posted 30 Sep 2014 01:37
  • By edward_p
  • joined 29 Sep'14 - 3 messages
  • Texas, United States
You have a full model and serial number to post for this truck....also a email to put in your profile?
  • Posted 30 Sep 2014 01:35
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Just an update. After ripping the entire steering column and base apart tracing wires I have found that there is no power to the ignition. Now I just need to find out how all this connects with the battery.
  • Posted 29 Sep 2014 22:59
  • By edward_p
  • joined 29 Sep'14 - 3 messages
  • Texas, United States

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