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Oct 24, 2011 | 01:42 PM

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JohnMcD348

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From: Lakeland

Are you using the original cables to attach the starter/batter/solenoid? they could be badly corroded internally and preventing the current(creating a high resistance) to start. I know I had to replace the ground cable on my 92 that had about 12-16 inches of green corrosion under the cable shielding. If the starter tests OK, check the actual cables.

Oct 24, 2011 | 05:04 PM

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FordGirlBronco

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I think I got it

Ok so I took my meter and the battery was reading about 10 volts. Then I put the positive on the battery and the other on the cable that goes from the solenoid to the starter. Then I put the positive on the battery and the other in the boot from the ignition switch. All read right below 10 volts. Correct me if I'm wrong but it is a battery problem right either the battery needs to be replaced again or the connections on the terminal aren't very good. Btw the battery I just put in was used it came off my old silverado.

Oct 24, 2011 | 07:08 PM

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andym

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From: Bonita Springs FL

Battery should be 12 volts when not running, 14 with the engine running. Sounds like you have a dead cell in your battery.

Oct 24, 2011 | 08:37 PM

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JohnMcD348

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From: Lakeland

put the battery on a charger and see if it can be topped off. If not, like was said before, it may be a dead cell or just needs electrolyte replacement/water.