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#179 of 188 97 Ranger won't start by pikeless Aug 05, 2009 (4:50 pm)
Truck began to start about half the time; other half only a click when key was turned. Replaced solenoid on fender wall and all was good for about 1-2 dozen starts. Then 1 turn of the key got the "click" response; after that another 10 or so good starts before total failure to start with only a click response. Replaced the replacement solenoid with no success. Jumping the solenoid yields the click but nothing else. Apparently there is sufficient charge in battery-lights etc are strong. What should I check/replace next? Thanks for your help. Replies to this message: bolivar (Aug 06, 2009 1:05 am)
#180 of 188 Re: 97 Ranger won't start [pikeless] by bolivar Aug 06, 2009 (1:05 am)
Replying to: pikeless (Aug 05, 2009 4:50 pm) If the battery is truly strong, the first thing I would check is the battery cables.   Both of them.   Connections on both ends.   Check for corrision inside the insulation.
#181 of 188 Thank you Bolivar-it started by pikeless Aug 06, 2009 (4:10 am)
Thanks for the advice Bolivar. I just checked the cables. I did not see any problem but I moved them to try to isolate them from any points of contact and it started a couple of times no problem. I hope this is not a red herring solution. Thanks again.
#182 of 188 Re: 91 ranger 4.0L not starting [adobesh] by adobesh Aug 06, 2009 (9:06 am)
Replying to: adobesh (Jul 08, 2009 3:00 pm) So i finally fixed my truck starting problem. After changing all of the electrical components(Starter, Starter relay, Ignition switch, Ignition tumbler, and Clutch safety switch), It ended up being a cracked firewall . I was told from the tranny shop that it is fairly common in the rangers ( whether thats true or not im not sure). When i pushed the clutch pedal in, it was forcing the firewall out and not reaching the safety point on the clutch safety switch. HA who woulda figured.
#183 of 188 ford ranger 98 by tibranger98 Sep 02, 2009 (11:17 am)
I have a 98 ford ranger xlt manual transmission 4WD and I just replaced the starter on it, but now I have no power to the dash lights and it wont crank. There are no blown fuses and the battery is good. Any Suggestions?
#184 of 188 1991 ranger starting issue by mhubbard Oct 19, 2009 (11:54 pm)
#185 of 188 1991 ranger starting issue by mhubbard Oct 19, 2009 (9:05 pm)
Hi I drive a 91 ranger manual. I have had my starter and my alternator checked. I have a new battery in it and checked all the wiring.I had my battery charged and it ran fine next day dont start. It seems like something is pulling juice from my battery when it is off is that even possible. I have standard radio no lights left on ac turned off, etc... I mean you would assume you need to drive it to charge the battery, but to have a battery charged then put it in the truck drive home park it 2 days later its dead. I have done everything I can think of besides taking my truck someplace and spending alot of money. So any help would be great ty so much Replies to this message: bolivar (Oct 19, 2009 11:54 pm) lacrossesoaked (Oct 27, 2009 6:32 am)
#186 of 188 Re: 1991 ranger starting issue [mhubbard] by bolivar Oct 19, 2009 (11:54 pm)
Replying to: mhubbard (Oct 19, 2009 9:05 pm) Do you know anything about electricity?   Do you have a voltmeter and ampmeter?   Can you find the fuse box?   If you don't, take the car and pay someone.   Finding an intermittent electric drain is a tough job.
#187 of 188 Re: 1991 ranger starting issue [mhubbard] by lacrossesoaked Oct 27, 2009 (6:32 am)
Replying to: mhubbard (Oct 19, 2009 9:05 pm) I had a similar problem. Finally corrected it by simply taking off the battery cables and cleaning the inside of the clamps and the posts. Apparently, even though everything "looked" clean, that was not the case. After I cleaned everything, I sprayed them with the purple sealer stuff especially designed for that use. Have not had a problem since. That was a year ago. What may have caused my original problem was that instead of using the store-bought purple sealer, I used bearing grease to coat the outside of my terminals. I suspect that over time, the grease had invaded the area between the clamp and the terminal.
#188 of 188 1995 ranger starting problem by carr0814 Nov 14, 2009 (2:23 pm)
i have a 95 ranger, having a starting problem, when i turn the key all i get is a click i checked the wires and solenoid, noticed that when all i get is the click my dome light is also out as well as door chime, removed and checked starter, all was fine for about a week and then same problem again , is there something I am missing to check or anything else i can try

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