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Jul 19, 2005 | 09:06 PM

bryan1

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Won't Start

Hi, everyone! A newbie here. I haven't posted here but i've read several hundred threads-yeah no life. I currently have a '90 bronco with a 351 W. Strong as hell but the sob won't start. I've replaced the starter, battery & alternator. It has plenty of juice in the battery but the starter won't engage. I let it set & it will start up, no problem, then it won't. what gives?! this is my baby as well as my daily driver, my girlfriend is getting tired of me driving her Stratus. Can anyone help me? any help would be appreciated.

Jul 19, 2005 | 09:08 PM

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Jul 19, 2005 | 11:13 PM

masseysbronco

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i think there was a recall for the ignition module on that body style, so you might want to check into that. Easy way to find out is to try hot wiring it.

Jul 20, 2005 | 09:46 AM

jem270

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You said the starter won't engage. Does the starter spin when you try to crank it? Does the starter relay click?

1988 EB Bronco - 302 - AOD - 3.55 Lim Slip 8.8- Manual Hubs and Transfer Case - BFG 32/11.5 AT - 209,000 miles

Jul 20, 2005 | 10:27 AM

bryan1

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doesn't click or engage. nothing.

Jul 20, 2005 | 10:44 AM

bertha66

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Have you tried jumping around the starter solenoid? Try this and see if starter spins or engages. If it dose, replace the solenoid.

Jul 20, 2005 | 11:10 AM

BillyBob69

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What bertha said. Turn the key to the ON postition without trying to crank it. Then jump the solenoid and it should turn over. If it does crank, replace the solenoid. On my 85 the solenoid was on the passenger side fender under the hood.