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Asked by Guru5D9MK Dec 22, 2017 at 12:34 AM about the 1987 Ford Bronco XLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair


I have a 1987 Ford Bronco xlt 8 cylinder 5.0 L i got
wires all repaired and now it won’t turn over but the
headlights are dim, some other stuff on the dash are
dim, and the dome light is dim. What’s wrong and
what can I do? I think it is the alternator cause if I
charge the battery it will...

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KenF answered 6 years ago

Without knowing the extent or quality of your repairs it's impossible to guess what is wrong. Verify your alternator and voltage regulator are working and grounds are good.

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firebird338 answered 6 years ago

Check the negative ground wire going to the vehicle ground making sure it is good and tight to frame.

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