93 bronco starter solenoid problems

1993 FORD BRONCO
140 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STR82ZER0
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it all started last week when i didnt get any power to anything on the starting system, no clicks or high pitched noises at all.. so i replaced the starter and the starter solenoid and shed start right up,for about a day.. then all i get is a click from the solenoid everytime i try to turn it over.. so i replaced the solenoid again with a z rated only to have it start 3 or 4 times and then back to the clicking from the solenoid... its like i keep blowing the solenoid jus by starting it... no idea where to begin =/
Apr 30, 2011 at 6:05 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Use a test light to measure the voltage on both of the large copper studs on the solenoid while a helper turns the ignition switch to "crank".

There are three different circuits that Ford used. Do you have a single large cable at the starter or do you have that and a smaller wire at the starter?
Apr 30, 2011 at 8:57 PM
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