1996 Ford Bronco battery

1996 FORD BRONCO
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DUSTINBOYLE
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Electrical problem
1996 Ford Bronco V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 178k miles

i just put in a new battery. then i turn the key half way the truck has all electrical power. when i try to turn it over it just clicks once, then there is no power until i remove and replace terminal. is this an alternator issue?
Mar 1, 2009 at 4:39 AM
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DAVE H
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make sure the battery terminals are clean and secure .. and the wires to starter motor are clean and secure and ground terminals to chassis and engine block ...also try tapping the starter motor with a hammer a couple of times !
Mar 1, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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