I did try to search and have been working on my Bronco all day...with no success. I need to get it going by Monday.
History: 1990 Model, 302 engine, Full Size,
Everything working fine until yesterday when I turned the key and NOTHING happened. Well...not "nothing" but no start. Heard fuel pump prime up but the turning of the key felt funny, no spring tension or return.
O.K., ignition switch...I figured, done that before...no big deal. Went to pull Ign. switch and the harness connector had been hot and gotten brittle, it broke in two when I removed it.
Got a new ignition switch and connector, switched the wires over to the new connector (double checked position against my wiring diagram). Installed new ignition switch and nothing, no fuel pump prime or dash lights, or electric windows.
Unbolted the ignition switch to make sure I had it in the right position for the actuating rod, it was. Tried it again, nothing. Checked ALL fuses, all are good, removed fuse box and checked the back of it, all looks good.
Swapped out the Fuel Pump relay and EEC Relay with my spares, no change.
Manually moved the ignition through ALL positions and can not get my dash lights, windows, radio, blower, or any attempt to start.
What the heck is going on? I have a full set of manuals (factory Ford) and electrical schematics, but I am short on time to troubleshoot this thing so any plausible ideas would be appreciated.
I traded the new ignition switch for another one awhile ago...thinking it could be bad...but no change.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long winded explanation, but without some preliminary info...I would be wasting your time.
Flint.