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starting trouble
My 95' Bronco has had a problem starting ever since i got it last year. Sometimes, more when its warm out it will not start when i turn the key, everything works like normal, fuel pump relay and everything, but not starting, but if you smack the dash, steering colum or fuse panel a couple of times it will start with no trouble, the other weird thing is that sometimes the speedo wont work either, but again you just have to smack the dash. I replaced the ingnition switch, but it made no differance. I am at a total loss. any one have any ideas?
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Trucky, do you have a main wiring harness connector at the firewall, under the master cylinder (with a screw in the center)? You could try unplugging the connector and spraying the contacts with WD-40, re-plugging, and tightening up the screw.
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If its not starting and hitting the dashboard helps. Check the ignition switch at the base of the column. When you turn the key to start position theres a mechanical switch spring loaded inside the ignition switch that completes the circuit. Could be you need to clean the contact or adjust the position of the switch.
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When you get this no start condition and prior to smacking the dash do any of the accesories work? Radio, lights, etc.
Trying to determine if it is a power source issue up or downstream of the ignition switch...
Trying to determine if it is a power source issue up or downstream of the ignition switch...
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Sorry about the delay in answering - I'm having some internet difficulties. No, if you have an automatic then there is not clutch switch as there is not clutch. I suspect that you must have a bad connection where the cables pass through the firewall. Next time it happens, instead of pounding on the dash - try tapping areas of the firewall with a board.
Other than that I'm plum out of ideas.
Good luck!
Other than that I'm plum out of ideas.
Good luck!
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ha ha, ya thanks, it has stumped me for months. I will try looking around that area. Im also going to look at the fuse panel, i think there are some issuses there. Would it be difficult to replace the whole thing?? I think some of the connections are a little loose, and they expand in the summer heat and cause these problems. again thanks
