1989 Ford Bronco

[Jenny Girl]

I have a 1989 Ford Bronco. I started it up and it ran fine. I put it in reverse, it died. I put it in park and tried restarting it. It cranks but it won't turn over. Lights, stereo, everything else all come on. Any suggestions? Thanks a million, Jenny

 

[Bossman78]

When was the last time it had a tune up? Did it seem like it was studdering or anything. Could just need a tune up, you might also make sure it's getting fuel properly. If its not getting the right amount of fuel it will stall when you push the gas peddle down. Might have trash in the fuel filter, I would change the filter and make sure its getting the right amount of fuel and go from there. Hope this helps, good luck.

 

[miesk5]

yo J,

I always test the horn (if it worked before issue developed); a dud horn sound = electrical issues

When starter cranks engine over, is the cranking normal speed or slow?

Cranks Slow;

Inspect & if necessary, clean battery terminals; ensure all cables are clean & have tight connections

Measure the battery voltage before you start. Positive lead of Voltmeter to Pos. terminal of battery and the Negative lead of Voltmeter to Negative terminal of battery. 12.6 volts or better is good, if less then charge the battery first. crank the engine and note battery voltage, 9.6 volts is minimum. Anything less indicates a poorly charged or bad battery

Take battery to a parts store for a free check; such @ most NAPA stores, etc.

Try a Self Test for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s by my pal, BroncoJoe19

http://broncozone.com/topic/14269-code-reader/page__pid__74587__mode__threaded

The engine temperature must be greater than 50° F for the Key On Engine Off (KOEO) Self-Test

turn off all accessories/lights, etc.

Look Codes up & some testing Links in my broncolinks.com site using the new Search function.

And Post em here

 

[Rons beast]

Hey Jenny,

Welcome.

To be correct about your situation, The engine cranks, ( starter turns the engine ) but it will not start or "fire" (engine runs on it's own) Correct?

If that is the case check for spark. Have spark? check that the engine is getting fuel.

Is it FI (fuel injected) or carb?

FYI "cranks" and "turn over" = the same thing.

Once we know if you have spark and/ or fuel....or not, we can better help with the problem.

Good Luck

 

[Jenny Girl]

Hi guys, thanks for all the responses. Here's the conclusion I have come to after spending a lot of time checking out my Bronco.

There is a little black box with a button on top of it, the under side of the button is red. It is located behind the kick panel, drivers side, directly behind the brake pedal.

If I push that button down, pull it back up and push it down again my Bronco fires right up.

I have to repeat those steps every time if I shut the engine off to get it to start again.

Is this some sort of a high pressure fuel shut off switch? What is it called and can I replace it?

Thanks a million,

Jenny

 

[Jenny Girl]

When was the last time it had a tune up? Did it seem like it was studdering or anything. Could just need a tune up, you might also make sure it's getting fuel properly. If its not getting the right amount of fuel it will stall when you push the gas peddle down. Might have trash in the fuel filter, I would change the filter and make sure its getting the right amount of fuel and go from there. Hope this helps, good luck.

It had a tune up on January 16, 2013, It wasn't acting up at all....... I think it's that switch I found

 

[Seabronc]

That switch is there to shut off the fuel supply if you have an accident. The contacts in it have a reputation for going bad after years of setting and not being operated. You can get a new one either from Ford or LMC Truck http://www.lmctruck....l.aspx?Page=152 .

Good luck,

 

[Seabronc]

It also goes under the name of Fuel Inertia Switch. Diagram attached

 

[Jenny Girl]

That switch is there to shut off the fuel supply if you have an accident. The contacts in it have a reputation for going bad after years of setting and not being operated. You can get a new one either from Ford or LMC Truck http://www.lmctruck....l.aspx?Page=152 .

Good luck,

THANK YOU!!!!

Jenny

 

[Seabronc]

THANK YOU!!!!

Jenny

You can also try a local parts supply.

You are welcome,