1989 Ford Bronco Starter Stays Engaged Key Released On Bronco2 2 9 Liter V6

1989 FORD BRONCO
98,000 MILES
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RELEASEDBYALIENS
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starter stays engaged when key is released on bronco2 2.9 liter v6 have changed starter , solenoid new battery and had alternater test good . runs fine for 3 starts or so then im stranded again w/dead battery and hanging starter
Apr 6, 2013 at 8:00 PM
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RELEASEDBYALIENS
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could also use a vacuum line diagram.
Apr 6, 2013 at 8:03 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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what is the voltage at the battery with the engine running

Roy
Apr 6, 2013 at 8:12 PM
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drops to 12.2 w/ a brand new battery sir.
Apr 6, 2013 at 8:20 PM
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RELEASEDBYALIENS
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then runs for about 20 min radio shuts off or if I turn on lights it dies starter hangs up on retry then of course dead battery
Apr 6, 2013 at 8:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you have alternator issues. it should be 14 to 14.5 volts with engine running. this is what is drawing down your battery

Roy
Apr 6, 2013 at 8:26 PM
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