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Dec 9, 2005 | 10:58 AM

igota92bronco

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delayed start

Man if it aint one thing its another. So I finally got my bronco to start. Now every now and then I get this delayed start. I go to start it and nothing, the starter doesnt crank over or anything. I went down to see if the wire was loose cause I've had that happen a few times before but it was fine. So when I turn the key nothing, but if I leave it turned for a few seconds it will all of the sudden fire up. bad wires? something else?

thank again for any help

Dec 9, 2005 | 12:13 PM

greystreak92

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That sounds like loose connections or corrosion resistance. Ive seen this happen with those silly slip-on booted connectors at the solenoid on the inner fender. The trigger wire from the ignition switch (little pink one I think) came from the factory with this setup. They can get loose or oxidation inside them. The truck starts after a few seconds holding the key because the resistancs builds up heat and the stud on the solenoid expands and makes the connection tighter. I know it sounds silly but electricity is more fickle than a 16 y/o female an hour before her first high school dance.