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96broncobill

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Having trouble with the tailgate key switch on my 96 bronco . It just stopped working. Inside switch works, both fuses are good. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also can the key switch be replaced.

 
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miesk5

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Yo Bill,

Welcome!

Here is tailgate tech that will show you the skinny:

http://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/12689-2

An excerpt,

"The tailgate key switch is 2 weather-resistant SPDT micro switches riveted into a bracket, and operated by a paddle attached to the lock cylinder. The lock cylinder is retained by the brown clip against the painted surface, much like the door lock cylinder retainer clips. The switch assembly is retained on the lock cylinder by the hairpin behind the center of the paddle.

I usually keep spare lock cylinders, so if you can't find one locally, e-mail me thru my profile here."

tglockcyls.jpg

I did not write that. Join supermotors and use the extra mail function there.

"RAISE from the key switch:

Power flows thru fuse 12 thru the BK/Wh wire thru the key switch thru the UP contacts thru the Y/R wire to the motor brushes, commutator, & windings; then it grounds thru the motor's internal CB out thru the R/Y wire thru the latch switch thru the T/Bk wire thru the key switch DOWN contacts thru the Pk/LB wire thru the IP switch DOWN contacts to the Bk wire to the ground in the kick panel (or dash on older Broncos).

LOWER from the key switch:

Power flows thru fuse 12 thru the BK/Wh wire thru the key switch DOWN contacts thru the T/Bk wire thru the latch switch thru the R/Y wire thru the motor's internal CB to the motor brushes, commutator, & windings; then it grounds out thru the Y/R wire thru the key switch UP contacts thru the P/LG wire thru the IP switch UP contacts to the Bk wire to the ground in the kick panel (or dash on older Broncos).

Note that in ALL cases, EVERY switch is used, and the circuit ALWAYS grounds at the same point."

Read much more.

*****

Also,

96 Bronco-F-Series Workshop Manual (PARTIAL) by FORD via

http://www.diesel-dave.com/vehic/manual/stj/stjleft.htm

96 Bronco Owners Guide by Hiller Ford

http://www.hillerford.com/resource_library/owner_manuals_pdf/1996_owner_manuals_ford/96bronco.pdf

96 Bronco Dealer Brochure by Ford via me at

http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/877777

Wiring Diagrams in 86-current and TSBs for 80 - Current

http://www.revbase.com/BBBMOTOR/

Recalls; check with VIN at dealer or on-line @ Ford; esp. Speed (aka Cruise) Control recall; this recall has a life of its own and still undergoing changes; deals w/speed control deactivtation switch mounted on master cylinder; fires have been reported. RECALL - MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION

TSB: 151063 Mfg Num: 05S28-S15

http://owner.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Owner/Page/RecallsPage&gnav=footer-owners

 

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Try pushing in on the right side of the tailgate while operating the switch.  If the window goes down or up the latch stud needs adjusting.

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