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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 08:34 AM
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ECU communication issues

88 Bronco 300 6cyl auto
When ECU wont communicate with you, does that mean it is bad? Checked all fuses
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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Donnie;
When you say not communicating, do you mean you can't pull codes? Need a little more info partner! Is the truck running? What is the problem exactly? Just a little suggestion have you tried reseting the computer? That response is a shot in the dark. The people on this site are good and have probably gone through what your going through, just need more info!
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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the bronco is currently not running . there is no 12volts to the coil .the only way it will run is to run a hot wire to the coil and bypass the fuel pressure relay. akso I have tried resetting the computer by removing the negative postconnection on the battery and turning on the light switch
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 06:00 AM
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Well to be honest with ya, the cause could be alotta things. The first thing I would do is try to pull codes on the computer. It will give ya a code for a faulty computer, that can atleast give you a starting place. Just for S$@TS and GRINS, check the ignition wiring located on the steering column about a foot down from the wheel. The plug on my 88 was melted away and causing problems. Check past post's on pulling codes, there is a link out there on how to do it with a paper clip!
Keep us informed.
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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thanks will let you know
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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put in a new ECU. got a 31 code replaced egr solenoid . runs fine
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