1992 Ford Bronco Won't crank

1992 FORD BRONCO
200,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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REGGIEBRONCO
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I turn the key and onlt get a cllicking. Changed loose ignition, replaced battery and sylinoid. Truck was running fin unitl it wouldn't crank at all. Suggestions?
Dec 12, 2007 at 9:58 AM
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BLACKOP555
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hows the battery? check the connections for corosion or loose fittings, if thats good check the starter relay.
Dec 12, 2007 at 12:20 PM
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JWALTH02
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He said he replaced the battery and solinoid. Try tapping on the starter while someone tries to crank the truck. It sounds like it's sticking. If it's gotten cold where you live that's most likely the case, older starters stick when cold. Let us know how it goes. Good Luck.
Dec 17, 2007 at 11:25 PM
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BLACKOP555
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yes, he may have replaced the battery, but ive ran into several "new" defective batteries. and i misread that he said that he replaced the relay.
Dec 18, 2007 at 6:41 PM
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