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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Bypassed the solenoid, and got nothing, no spark, and the engine did not turn over.

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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Oh man that kinda sucks. I actually ran into this problem today but mine was the ground cable being funky. Have you looked at your ground cable for any melted holes? I don't know about the 93 but mine was bolted right under the alternator and must have rested on something to get it hot.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Well check that tomorrow.

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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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You need to put a meter on the cables at the solenoid and see if power is there from the battery. Was the key to run when you did the solenoid?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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I don't think the key has to be in order for it to cranks when you bypass does it? I know in 78 it didn't but i don't know about 93... Well all you can do Jim is test test test
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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Key does not have to be on to crank, just to start....but with the issues that are not working for him, I would also duplicate some tests with the key on and off....just in case.....
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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Ah i see what you mean
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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Okay, will try bypassing the solenoid with the key on tomorrow. Also, i want to check with test light, and voltmeter. However, IIRC I had 12v going to the solenoid, so maybe the issue is after the solenoid. Going to try to follow the cables, but I can't get under the truck. So I don't know how well that will go.

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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 12:20 AM
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Ya sorry about the disability thing man, wish i lived closer then i could wiggle myself down there and help but i can't...
 
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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No big deal, I will figure something out. not like I have any money to pay for the gas to drive it, even if I do get it running.

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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Hahaha i hear that, I am almost on empty and have to wait till friday to get paid. I have money in savings but i try not to touch it as mush as possible
 
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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I have $30 worth of gas sitting in the Bronco now I can't use.

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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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I have just above the empty line, i don't really know how accurate it is but it hasn't died yet so i just gotta survive a bit longer.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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have u tried jumping it off a runing car i know that bettery is dead because i took the battery out of it and put it into my idi and nothing
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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No, still have not been able to do that. Maybe today, when Mike comes over, we can try jump starting it. Long time no see dude! Welcome back.

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