hello, i just turned 16 and got to choose my first car. It is a 1989 5.8L V8 XLT 4x4, it has 133k miles on it. Turned out to be one of my old freinds so i only paid $1000 for it, but it had a few problems that i had repaired(rear and passenger window didnt work) , i put new american racing rims (kept the old ones because they are factory original), Dunlop tires, and monroe sensa trac shocks on it, i had the front two brake calipers replaced and new brakepads installed. i also got a tune up, had the water pump replaced as well as ALL the gaskets. i had the radiator flushed as well. I am to have it painted soon, possibly the same color, i will post pics ASAP. I loved it before all the work and i love it even more now.
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Welcome to the Zone > . Working on them creates a bond between man and machine 
The tail gate window is easily to trouble shoot if you can use a volt meter. Diagrams are attached to the bottom of this post. There are a few quick checks:
1. Check the fuses (2)
2.ush in on the left side of the tail gate while using the tailgate key switch, there is a switch inside the left latch that prevents operating the window when the gate is open, (most people who have a problem with it have it bypassed). If that doesn't work, open the access panel, find the red and yellow wires along the bottom edge of the opening, if the motor connector is easy to get at in your truck, disconnect the motor and jumper it to 12V, reversing the connection reverses the motor direction. If this works you have a wiring or connection problem, (not uncommon for an older vehicle), and here is where a volt meter comes in.
3. Eliminate the left latch as a problem by reaching in by the latch and removing the connector, (kind of a pain to get to), Use a wire to jumper it at the connector and place it out of the way of the window. If that works I'd leave it bypassed and hope your are smart enough to close the gate before closing the window. It is also an advantage to make servicing the window mechanism with the gate down, (just be careful since the window is not supported. I usually place a sawhorse under the window when I have the gate down and the window in the up position for service).
4. Use the voltmeter to determine where the problem is, (if you have gotten this far it is most likely in the ground return path.
Good luck,
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The tail gate window is easily to trouble shoot if you can use a volt meter. Diagrams are attached to the bottom of this post. There are a few quick checks:1. Check the fuses (2)
2.
ush in on the left side of the tail gate while using the tailgate key switch, there is a switch inside the left latch that prevents operating the window when the gate is open, (most people who have a problem with it have it bypassed). If that doesn't work, open the access panel, find the red and yellow wires along the bottom edge of the opening, if the motor connector is easy to get at in your truck, disconnect the motor and jumper it to 12V, reversing the connection reverses the motor direction. If this works you have a wiring or connection problem, (not uncommon for an older vehicle), and here is where a volt meter comes in.3. Eliminate the left latch as a problem by reaching in by the latch and removing the connector, (kind of a pain to get to), Use a wire to jumper it at the connector and place it out of the way of the window. If that works I'd leave it bypassed and hope your are smart enough to close the gate before closing the window. It is also an advantage to make servicing the window mechanism with the gate down, (just be careful since the window is not supported. I usually place a sawhorse under the window when I have the gate down and the window in the up position for service).
4. Use the voltmeter to determine where the problem is, (if you have gotten this far it is most likely in the ground return path.
Good luck,
>-Thank you very much, i fixed the back window and found out that the tailgate works, but i have to replace a cord that holds it. Thanks, that was a big help. the pictures are soon to follow i have to re-size them.
Welcome to the Zone > . Working on them creates a bond between man and machine
1. Check the fuses (2)
2.
3. Eliminate the left latch as a problem by reaching in by the latch and removing the connector, (kind of a pain to get to), Use a wire to jumper it at the connector and place it out of the way of the window. If that works I'd leave it bypassed and hope your are smart enough to close the gate before closing the window. It is also an advantage to make servicing the window mechanism with the gate down, (just be careful since the window is not supported. I usually place a sawhorse under the window when I have the gate down and the window in the up position for service).
4. Use the voltmeter to determine where the problem is, (if you have gotten this far it is most likely in the ground return path.
Good luck,
Here are the pictures. If anyone has any suggestions on what i can do to improve it please let me know, especially about the engine.
Here is the Bronco. I want to repaint it but im not sure what color. Maybe the same? what do you think?
The engine.
Funny story, I told the people doing my shocks i want gas-magnums, but they put on sensa trac, and said it was better.
The new rims with the new tires. I have the originals in my garage, and one on the back as a spare.
If you see anything that can help improve my engine please let me know.
Here is the Bronco. I want to repaint it but im not sure what color. Maybe the same? what do you think?
The engine.
Funny story, I told the people doing my shocks i want gas-magnums, but they put on sensa trac, and said it was better.
The new rims with the new tires. I have the originals in my garage, and one on the back as a spare.
If you see anything that can help improve my engine please let me know.
jordan545, welcome to the Bronco Zone!!! i mvoed your pcis over here to your original post, in case you're wondering what happeend!!! The Bronco looks clean, I like the color. Before doing any major mods like paint or headers and whatnot, I would work on the maintenance and get the drivetrain running good. Sounds like you've already done some repairs. Getting everything working on the engine, fixing any vacuum leaks and replacing any wornout parts, will help keep you rolling down the road. JSM84
