I have changed battery cable, starter relay. looking for what I should check next.
Dec 20, 2011 at 5:09 AM
1989 ford bronco engine will not hold a charge, will start if jumped but dies if lights are turned on
1989 FORD BRONCO
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CJ MEDEVAC
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DO YOU KNOW HOW TO TEST BATTERY VOLTAGE WITH TRUCK OFF---AND WITH IT RUNNING, AT THE BATTERY POSTS WITH A VOLTMETER?
LETS SEE WHAT YOU HAVE FOR RESULTS
LOOK THIS OVER TOO
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LETS SEE WHAT YOU HAVE FOR RESULTS
LOOK THIS OVER TOO
https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1989-ford-bronco-get-truck-start-key
YOUR TURN
THE MEDIC
Dec 20, 2011 at 5:18 AM
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The generator is what keeps the battery charged after starting the engine. Use an inexpensive digital voltmeter to back-probe the wires through the plug and tell me what you find when the engine is running, and the wire colors.
Dec 20, 2011 at 5:19 AM
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