Trouble starting
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Trouble starting
So, I'm at a loss. Hopefully one of you Bronco gurus out there can give me some help. Basically my '87 Bronco 302 won't start from the key. It will start right up if I turn the key to run and jump the starter solenoid, but when I turn the key, nothing. I have replaced the solenoid and the starter switch. I'm not sure where to go from here. What are the odds that I got a bad solenoid from Advance Auto Parts? I would't think very high, but I'm not sure what else to try.
I have been starting it by jumping the solenoid for a few weeks now, and I would like to get it fixed soon. Thanks in advance for any and all help.
I have been starting it by jumping the solenoid for a few weeks now, and I would like to get it fixed soon. Thanks in advance for any and all help.
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It seems to me that if you bypass the selenoid and it starts that is the problem right?(please don't listen to me for advice,I don't know what I am doing)I am just thinking out loud for all to hear.it is always possible to get a defective part,just not probable.
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some answers
I have been jumping the terminals to start it (guess I could have been a bit more descriptive - sorry.)
The third wire is hooked up to the solenoid.
I think I am going to get a new solenoid to answer the probability of a bad one question.
Any other advice? Please!!
The third wire is hooked up to the solenoid.
I think I am going to get a new solenoid to answer the probability of a bad one question.
Any other advice? Please!!
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I had a bad NEW solenoid once because I put too much torge on the nuts and cracked it internally. It can definitely happen.
Let us know what happens.
Good luck,
Let us know what happens.
Good luck,
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