CRISIS! 1990 Bronco needs starting!
Jan 3, 2018 | 09:57 PM
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CRISIS! 1990 Bronco needs starting!
Long time no see brothers and sisters,
I recently purchased a Bronco 5.8 from the original owner and the PUSHROD and STARTER SWITCH are gone. The wires to the switch are cut but there. I need to start the vehicle! Is there a way I can start it without these components?
I’m sure there is right??
Starter switch wires
Lemme know if the picture is available. I’m on mobile.
Jan 3, 2018 | 10:22 PM
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JUST TO CLARIFY! I meant the starter rod. The long piece that slides into the starter switch is gone, said it broke. So all I got are these wires hanging loose
Jan 3, 2018 | 10:40 PM
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Make a list of the colors....
Automatic or Manual ?
Strip a 1/4 inch of insulation from each wire.
Careful; Yellow (37) wires are from Battery and are Hot with 12 volts.
Jan 3, 2018 | 10:54 PM
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Do you have a heavy duty set of these ?
Do you have a heavy duty set of these ?
Jan 3, 2018 | 11:50 PM
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Do you have a heavy duty set of these ?
Do you have a heavy duty set of these ?
No sir I don’t. Looks like I’ll have to go shopping tomorrow. What about the hot wires?
Jan 3, 2018 | 11:53 PM
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Make sure she is in Park or Neutral.
So, clip or twist one of the Yellow wires to the Red/Light Green wire.
Then just touch the Red/Light Blue wire to either Yellow wire until it starts.
Jan 3, 2018 | 11:55 PM
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No sir I don’t. Looks like I’ll have to go shopping tomorrow. What about the hot wires?
You could just strip one of the Yellow wires a little more and the Red/Light Green so you can twist those 2 together.
Jan 3, 2018 | 11:57 PM
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What about the hot wires?
Just don't let the Yellow/Hot wires touch any metal (ground).
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Jan 4, 2018 | 12:01 AM
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Just don't let the Yellow/Hot wires touch any metal (ground).
So I should twist one of the yellow wires w/ with red and green wire? That will start it?Edit: Just saw your first reply. Gotcha. I’ll try that in a jiffy. Will update soon
Jan 4, 2018 | 12:05 AM
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Just don't let the Yellow/Hot wires touch any metal (ground).
And to shut if off just pull the cable off the battery right?
Jan 4, 2018 | 12:08 AM
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And to shut if off just pull the cable off the battery right?
Just disconnect the Red/Light Green wire from the Yellow and it should shut down.
Jan 4, 2018 | 12:14 AM
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FYI;
Red/Light Blue - Starter Solenoid - momentary contact
Black/Light Green – Wipers/Windows, Brake Anti-Lock etc.
Gray/White – A/C - Heater, etc.
Purple/White - Instrument Cluster
No need to connect this one for now;
Black/Pink - same as R/LG in Start Position (not Brown/Pink)
Jan 4, 2018 | 12:18 AM
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Just disconnect the Red/Light Green wire from the Yellow and it should shut down.
IT WORKED! I love you man!!!! Thanks!
Jan 4, 2018 | 12:18 AM
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FYI;
Black/Light Green – Wipers/Windows, etc.
Gray/White – A/C - Heater, etc.
That’s good information. I’ll remember this
Jan 4, 2018 | 12:24 AM
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IT WORKED! I love you man!!!! Thanks!
You just hot-wired your truck !!