88 Bronco II won't start

msorensen · #1 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011, 05:53 PM

I have read forums and forums, many threads gone through the chiltons and still need help.

I was driving up the road the other day and the Bronco just died, no sign of anything just died.

I have replaced the TFI as I thought that was the problem, still not working. Grabbed a coil replaced it, but only getting 9 Volts from the coil, and nothing from the distributor.

I think that this might have something to do with the EEC but have no idea where to find that module at. Any help is appreciated I have tried 50 different things and not coming up with any answers.

Thanks guys

89broncoll · #2 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011, 06:55 PM

did you check all your grounds and wires

msorensen · #3 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 89broncoll

did you check all your grounds and wires

All grounds seem to be connected and I tore the wiring harness apart from the distributor over to the coil, and the one that goes to power. Everything pulled apart on that main harness that has a couple branches looks to be ok. Nothing melted no shorts.

89broncoll · #4 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011, 08:48 PM

hmmmm.....ok well im no where near a professional but on my truck it wouldnt start or do nothing. check your starter solenoid and wires.

msorensen · #5 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 89broncoll

hmmmm.....ok well im no where near a professional but on my truck it wouldnt start or do nothing. check your starter solenoid and wires.

starter solenoid is fine, it turns over but won't fire, there is no spark.

Thanks

89broncoll · #6 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011, 10:27 PM

Sorry I couldn't help

Old93junk · #7 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011, 10:53 PM

EEC is located behind the pass. side kick panel.

mrshorty · #8 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011, 11:17 PM

I don't know what 50 different things you've tried. I'm assuming this is a "starter works fine, but the engine just doesn't catch" kind of no start. First thing I would check: is it getting fuel? What is the fuel pressure? Are the injectors firing?

Are the spark plugs firing?

If you think it has to do with the EEC, I'd probably start by checking the EEC power supply circuit.

msorensen · #9 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mrshorty

I don't know what 50 different things you've tried. I'm assuming this is a "starter works fine, but the engine just doesn't catch" kind of no start. First thing I would check: is it getting fuel? What is the fuel pressure? Are the injectors firing?

Are the spark plugs firing?

If you think it has to do with the EEC, I'd probably start by checking the EEC power supply circuit.

As I said I am getting 9 Volts from the coil, but nothing from the distributor, in turn meaning I am getting no spark........ Fuel is fine this is a spark problem, and i will look behind passenger kick panel and see if I can find anything relating to the EEC thanks.

fordtrucksj · #10 (**permalink**) 03-25-2011, 01:11 AM

You're problem is going to be the internal components of your distributor. Very likely the distributor magnetic pickup has gone bad. If there is no spark and you have ruled out everything else, this WILL be the culprit. Good luck!