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Mar 6, 2003 | 09:25 AM

Red_EB_Bronco

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Warm Start Problems

I have a 1988 Bronco with the 351 efi and after I go somewhere and the motor is still warm it wont start al all(you can hear it trying to crank, but very slowly.) what is the problem?? help please...

Mar 6, 2003 | 11:29 AM

Hawkk33

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Warm Start Problems

sounds like your battery is losing its charge which would cause the slow cranking. I had the same problem a few weeks ago, have your battery checked out . then work from there, clean terminals and inspect the battery cables for corrosion then move onto solenoid, starter, until you find out the cause of the problem

Mar 6, 2003 | 12:08 PM

fcarruth

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On my 89, the same thing happened and it was the starter. I replace mine about every 2 years anyway since it is a lifetime warranty one and is so close to the exhaust.

Mar 6, 2003 | 06:26 PM

steve83

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I'd guess the starter, too, but many parts stores will now diagnose starting & charging systems free in their parking lots.

Mar 6, 2003 | 06:49 PM

Red_EB_Bronco

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I replaced both just 3 months ago, this is why I ask. This is a tough one huh? what else could it be?

Mar 6, 2003 | 07:17 PM

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Once had a 1978 f-150 do this in the hotter climate (summers around the south)root cause was the battery undersized by the previous owner. It would drag times after it was driven especially at a conviencence store 5 miles away.the battery was a top brand but undersized. TR

Mar 7, 2003 | 08:22 AM

WhisTler1903

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Headers or no ? , I put a heat shield on my starter and no more problems , just too much heat at the starter from the down pipe 3/4 to an 1" of clearance too much compression for little "hot " stock starter , $22.00