bronco starting problem - Ford Forums

brocobilliam · 01-01-2006, 08:58

i have a 1990 bronco. when i turn the ignition key nothing happens. if i hook up jumper cables the electrical system will come on but the truck will not start. a rough, loud, sort of grinding sound is heard when i turn the ignition. i disconnected the battery and hooked up the jumper cables and the same sound was heard so i know it is not simply a dead battery. any ideas as to why it will still not start?

clarkie5304 · 01-01-2006, 22:03

I would try replacing your starter selenoid...it should be mounted on the right front fender.....if that doesnt fix the problem then it sounds like your ignition system has gone south and you may have to re-do your ignition.

01-07-2006, 15:34

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Originally Posted by brocobilliam

i have a 1990 bronco. when i turn the ignition key nothing happens. if i hook up jumper cables the electrical system will come on but the truck will not start. a rough, loud, sort of grinding sound is heard when i turn the ignition. i disconnected the battery and hooked up the jumper cables and the same sound was heard so i know it is not simply a dead battery. any ideas as to why it will still not start?

Yea i know i have the same problem with my 84 bronco 2....but once in a great while it will kick over and start...i changed the started multiple times and i switched the cylinode, tried conecting new wires to the battery and cleaned the conection ends but still nothing

miesk5 · 01-11-2006, 06:04

look @ battery to engine/& to frame grounds

look at a good Bronco dude did:
Ground Wire Upgrade, using O Gauge Welding Cable pic in an 86 by Sixlitre (Malcolm H, Eddie Bauer) at SuperFord.org
http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/sup....php?id=145060
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Miesk5's Home Page of Big Bronco Links
http://home.comcast.net/~miesk5/

02-19-2006, 13:11

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Originally Posted by brocobilliam

i have a 1990 bronco. when i turn the ignition key nothing happens. if i hook up jumper cables the electrical system will come on but the truck will not start. a rough, loud, sort of grinding sound is heard when i turn the ignition. i disconnected the battery and hooked up the jumper cables and the same sound was heard so i know it is not simply a dead battery. any ideas as to why it will still not start?

probably your distirbutor cap, rotor or more than likely your starter soliend

02-20-2006, 17:12

fly wheel is broke