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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 02:05 AM
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starting problem

Well after about 6 months of not having a bronco I have one again but have not even had the chance to start it I guess the last time the guy before me tried to start it the battery terminal started to melt or something?and now I guess all it does is dim the lights could this just be a bad ground on the starter anyone know of what this could be?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 04:52 AM
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The starter itself might be shot. Mine went out last december, when I took it to O'reily's it started sparking like crazy on their test machine. Take it off and have it tested at your local auto parts shop, it should be free (if it's not, go to a different one).

I see this as the easiest and most hassle free (2 bolts) thing to check so why not start there.
 
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