91 Bronco Key ingnition
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91 Bronco Key ingnition
Need some help with my 91 Ford Bronco. The ignition switch went bad the other day. I put the key in and it turned only the radio on and wouldn't start the truck. I replaced the ignition (lock and tumbler), I was so pumped only $15 but guess what. It didn't fix the problem! I turn the key and still no response. The funny part is the switch has no recoil in it. The key turns very soft like it's missing a spring or something. I took the steering wheel off, etc. with the hopes of seeing something broken but didn't see anything obvious.
Anyone have any ideas?
Anyone have any ideas?
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Georgia
Are you sure that your ignition went bad?
You saying that tells me that you may have a bad solenoid. Much cheaper to replace.
I put the key in and it turned only the radio on and wouldn't start the truck.
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Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Buffalo, NY
sounds like the starter rod in the column is bent. Mine's been replaced 3 times already. Finnaly mounted a push button on the dash. i just turn the key to turn on the ignition and use the push button to crank the engine.
More Turbo
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: SC
Sounds like a classic case of the "horseshoe thing" inside the column breaking. There's some posts on this thing breaking in the 87-96 F series section. I don't know what exactly it's called, but they break so commonly our local Ford parts man keeps them right behind the counter so they are right on hand.
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I have been using the push button technique for over a year now. I would like to fix the problem someday, however I am not sure how to go about it. I have a complete junkyard steering column to drop in, however it seems like a lot of work when I can just replace a small part.
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