I recently bought a 1991 Ford Bronco to fix up. I got it running, and shortly after it died while I was pulling into a parking lot at work. It wasn't starting. Had the battery tested and it was fine. Replaced the starter and the solenoid and it started up just fine.
Then today, (1 day later) I drove it to work and noticed the battery gauge was really low. I got to work and did my thing and headed home, which is only about a mile down the road. When I pulled into my parking spot and turned the ignition off, then engine turned off but it continued to sound as if it was trying to start. I opened the hood and everything was still turning, just without firing. It eventually stopped when the batter no longer had enough charge to keep this act up.
Also, the engine was running funny. When idling and coming to a stop, the engine would almost die but would come sputtering back to life. Are these two issues related? Any advice would be great. I'd like to get this thing running good so I can finally enjoy my toy!
I will look into it in a bit when I can get to a parts store! Appreciate it.I will look into it in a bit when I can get to a parts store! Appreciate it.
no pronblem , cheap part, very common to break and frustrating to figure out, but that will fix it.no pronblem , cheap part, very common to break and frustrating to figure out, but that will fix it.
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The first thing I would check is the park brakes coming fully off when released. If the units are rusted and stiff you will have dragging brakes which will give the symptoms you describe. After all it has been sitting for a year with the park brake on.
try checking the thermostat control senser. it caused my bronco to start for a second and then die. after a while it would finally start and run for a while then die driving down the road. i changed the thermostat control senser and it fixed all problems of dieing
If it runs down highway fine, but just stalls when off throttle, turning, heater on, etc., I'd pull I.A.C. motor off and clean with throttle body cleaner & retry it. Clean port it came out of at same time too. if it cures it even temporarily, and does it again, replace IAC motor.
have your altinator check at your local parts store. if that doesnt work chek the grounds to make sure they are good and tight. but it does sound like your alt is going bad
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