1989 Ford Bronco - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
1989 ford bronco
Clean the throttle body. Check the throttle air bypass valve solenoid.
Have you tried checking applicable trouble codes, if there are any?
Loose steering
Those Bronco's had funky Brass "guides" if you will. They wear out and you get "Loose" steering wheel. The only way to remedy is to replace them. Had the exact same thing with my 1996. I replaced those brass guides that hold the wheel in place and all was well again.
My 1989 full size
It sounds like you have mixed your PRIMARY POWER
to your starter solenoid (Specifically "
S" and "
B" leads).
My best suggestion would be to either get a REAL
shop manual for your
ignition switch... or use the
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THIS simple REVERSAL would
allow the starter to crank... but releasing
the key would cause it to die...
"B" is on full time battery (Coming out of the solenoid)
"S" only has battery on it when the
IGNITION KEY
is in the "
START" position
Looking at the DRAWINGS
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Why is my 89 ford bronco running so rich
I saw what you replaced, didn't see any testing? Any applicable trouble codes?
Did you use a gage and check proper fuel pressure? My info on that engine size, said 35--45 psi. If the fuel pressure is too high, check the return line. As far as the fuel pressure regulator, do you have vacuum?
88 bronco turns over but wont start?
First guess is VACUUM leak....second guess is Ignition module fastened to the bottom of the distributor,about 3-4 inches long. This thing can cause crazy things as it is going out.
Make sure to use the conductive grease on the backing plate when you swap it out. This keeps it from overheating at the distributor base. don-ohio
Vacuum line diagram for heater on 89 Bronco 5.0
Only place you'll find this diagram is in the Shop Manual, or by searching the Internet. The vacuum routing under the dashboard is fairly straightforward, though, and you should be able to trace the existing lines (if you're looking for a leak).
Why would my 89' Ford Bronco have difficulties to start at times?
You really should have said what times you had problems.. Just saying at times does not help. If the engine is hot and is hard to start you should look at the heat shield between the exhaust and the starter. a hot starter = hard to start. ALSO if your timing is advanced it will cause it to be hard to start. also if your battery is weak.
How do I bleed the brakes on my 1989 Full size Ford Bronco?
open the hood and top off the brake fluid. Have an assistant help you. pump the brake pedal 3 times slowly and on the 3rd time hold to the floor. start with the rear pass side brake and loosen the bleed valve nut I think a 10mm will fit. just turn it slightly, watch your face sometimes it sprays out fast. the helper will feel less pressure and foot will go to the floor. Tell them not to lift up till you close the bleed valve. (or you will draw more air into the line) I like to communicate with my helper by having them yell down when they have pumped 3 times and are holding down the pedal. then I open the valve and watch the spray then I close the valve and yell go. then they do it again. watch the spray till a good flow of clean fluid flows and no spurting bubbles. then top off the fluid again and move to the other rear brake. do the same then top off go to the passenger front then the driver side then top off again. done.
Why would there be transmission fluid in radiator?
Most vehicles with automatic transmissions cool the transmission fluid by running it through a cooler which is actually in the radiator, If there is a leak in this part, known as an intercooler you will get trans fluid in your radiator and water in your transmission. The one to worry about is the latter. Your transmission is made up of clutches and bands which are basically resin impregnated paper glued to a steel band or clutch plate. The glue that is used is water soluble. Meaning the water will cause your transmission clutches and bands to disintegrate. The water will also cause other problems like rusting valves in the valve body. The easy fix is to buy a external cooler which either attaches to the outside of the radiator or car frame and re route the cooler lines through it bypassing the intercooler. Also plug or cap off the fittings to said intercooler or you will have a radiator leak. Flush out both the cooling system and the transmission with clean fluids to remove contamination. If you do this quick enough you may be OK.
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