Electrical problem???--No start dead battery?
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Electrical problem???--No start dead battery?
Hi I am new to this site, but it sure seems like a great place! I have recently bought a used 83 Bronco. I have had it for about 5 months, but then last month I started having trouble with the battery. I could drive around all day, but as soon as I turned it off and if I left the doors open or anything for any amount of time the battery would be dead. It would start after being jump started. I would go home and charge up my battery and it would work for awhile but after a few days the battery would be dead. It finally got to the point where it couldn't even be jumped. I got push started (manual tranny) and parked it. Now it won't start no matter what I do. First I tried a different battery and that didn't work. Then I got a new alternator. No help. Installed a new starter, solenoid, and battery cables. It will not turn over. I can start with a fully charged battery and all the lights and buzzers work, but as soon as I turn the key I hear a few clicks from the solenoid and then nothing. Then the battery is completely dead and the lights won't even work. Anyone have any ideas? Your help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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Electrical problem???--No start dead battery?
The battery isn't dead after a few clicks - it just isn't connected to the truck any more. Clean & tighten all the terminals for the heavy-gauge wires, especially the ground to the frame & to the starter, and both battery wire terminals.
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