96 Diesel Won't Start

[glfirefighter144]

I'm going with jedifan, check the ignition switch, sounds like a bad connection in your switch, especially of your gauges die when it acts up too

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[Whitehoe]

I checked the pink wire for the ignition switch with my test light and when I hit the key the test light comes on but very dim

 

[Whitehoe]

found another test for the ignition switch and it failed miserably so im ordering a new ignition switch

 

[Whitehoe]

Which would you guys recommend

This one has a lifetime warranty

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/d...=Search_02018_1034581_1532&pt=02018&ppt=C0039

or the AcDelco with a one year warranty

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/d...=Search_02018_1034581_1532&pt=02018&ppt=C0039

 

[df2x4]

Personally I'd get the AC Delco. Looks like a little bit better build quality to me.

 

[Whitehoe]

I got the switch installed and she started right up! but now my TACH doesnt work??

 

[glfirefighter144]

Since you had the alternator out, check your connections, the alternator is what gives you your tach signal if I ain't mistaken

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[Whitehoe]

found out i hadnt tightened the ignition switch harness bolt up all the way truck runs and drives great with everything working