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#105 of 188 Re: ranger wont stop quiting [shadow51] by loosenut Aug 18, 2008 (5:50 pm)
Replying to: shadow51 (Aug 18, 2008 9:53 am) if it starts on starting fluid,it's a fuel delivery problem..put a pressure gauge on the fuel rail,and see if it's within spec's..you say new tank,did that include a new fuel pump??
#106 of 188 Re: Ford Ranger Won't Start [mosleygh] by loosenut Aug 18, 2008 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: mosleygh (Jan 13, 2007 3:55 pm) i have run into this problem before..solenoid acting goofy.. --in order for the coil inside the solenoid to activate the electromagnet-pushing the plunger up,and making contact with the two terminals(batt/starter),IT NEEDS A GROUND!!..check under where the solenoid is mounted,and clean up the rust and corosion under there..then,make shure the mounting bolts arereasonably tight-not "gorilla torqued",like some ape who doesn't know his own strength(i HATE when that happens-especially on lug nuts!)..try that..or,try running a ground wire to it..desprate times call for desprate measures..
#107 of 188 92 ford ranger by motorbreath1 Aug 19, 2008 (3:54 pm)
92 ranger 2.3L no start while i have fuel pressure new plugs and wires primary and secondary windings have apropriate resistance and i have new crank sensor and new ign. module .... i have paid my dues with crappy mechanics and i have had enough of buying parts so please if anyone has a clue on how to help please dorp a line... things that has been done fuel pressure , ign module, crankshaft sensor, still no start, engine turns good starter is good nutral safety switch is good, and plugs and wires . Replies to this message: loosenut (Sep 24, 2008 11:08 pm)
#108 of 188 Re: 1995 ford ranger [rangerhead94] by shadow51 Aug 19, 2008 (5:03 pm)
Replying to: rangerhead94 (Jan 29, 2008 6:06 pm) what is this EEC relay --u speak of--because this sounds alil like my 88 ranger. n i did all he did too. i can leave it sit awhile -or over nite n shazam--it starts. what is it n where the heck is it. thanx bro
#109 of 188 Re: Truck won't start or keep running [dawui] by yowman1 Sep 23, 2008 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: dawui (Mar 02, 2008 12:45 pm) This sounds like my 1988 2.9 and it is still sitting in the driveway. because sometimes it starts and may run or not and if it does it will run for a minute and starts to flood so bad it will not run unless you stay on the pedal. Has good fuel pressure you can unplug the relay to the pump and just poor gas in pcv line and it starts and runs great until the gas is gone have got tired of trying things PLEASE HELP I know this is an on going problem and thanks to you for any and all help. Replies to this message: loosenut (Sep 24, 2008 11:16 pm) yowman1 (Oct 03, 2008 8:02 am) loosenut (Oct 03, 2008 5:48 pm) and 2 more...
#110 of 188 Re: 92 ford ranger [motorbreath1] by loosenut Sep 24, 2008 (11:08 pm)
Replying to: motorbreath1 (Aug 19, 2008 3:54 pm) motorbreath;you've got a real head scratcher there..have you run a compression check on it yet?..-cause spark,fuel,and compression SHOULD equal fire,but we are talking ford's here,or should i say,..mazda??!..this is the 4 cylinder with double spark plugs,-a set on each side,right??the one thing it might be would be the coil..make shure it's got a good ground!..that would make it quit ,then run later..i've even had one coil on a rangerthat would spark,but wasn't "hot" enough!!..i replaced the coil,-in the parking lot where it quit-and it worked!!..i was glad,since the walk to parts was the other way,and a mile closer than the house was.. --ANYWAY,,i'd check the coil next..especially if the plugs were wet..if they smell of gas,pull all the plugs out,turn the engine over a few times-to clear the cylinders out,then burn the raw gas off of them(i used a torch,or a lighter),while there,check the gap,..then--it should fire..-cause ifin you'se got fuel,compression,and spark,you should get combustion!?!!..good luck
#111 of 188 Re: Truck won't start or keep running [yowman1] by loosenut Sep 24, 2008 (11:16 pm)
Replying to: yowman1 (Sep 23, 2008 4:57 pm) yowman,sounds like a injector is stuck open..witch plug is getting drowned out?that's the one..or,if you got throtle body,try TAPPING on it,cause it's made of plastic,and if you hit it like you'r driving a nail,it'll break!,but,maybe you can loosen the needle valve that's stuck to free up..also,crappy gas will do that to your fuel delivery system..they are charging us 4 bucks a gallon,and still sell us some of the crap i STILL find on the market??!!..put a tank of the good stuff in it,and you'll have fewer troubles like this! Replies to this message: yowman1 (Oct 03, 2008 8:02 am) loosenut (Oct 03, 2008 5:48 pm) yowman1 (Oct 07, 2008 9:15 am) and 1 more...
#112 of 188 93 Ranger 4.0 not starting; new battery by mr93ford1 Sep 30, 2008 (4:15 pm)
Replaced battery two days ago, started and ran fine for 2 days. Now the same issue as before-the dome light(and all lights, radio etc) come on, when I turn ignition key, I get one click and all lights go out, stay out. Same exact symptoms as before replacing battery. Possible short, or solenoid? Again, it worked fine for two days. Help! Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: bolivar (Sep 30, 2008 9:34 pm) mr93ford1 (Oct 01, 2008 8:51 am)
#113 of 188 Re: 93 Ranger 4.0 not starting; new battery [mr93ford1] by bolivar Sep 30, 2008 (9:34 pm)
Replying to: mr93ford1 (Sep 30, 2008 4:15 pm) Check both battery cables. Check closely for corrison inside the rubber, near the connectors, at both ends of the cables, but especially at the battery.   Messing with the cables to put a new battery in gave a good connection for 2 days, then it failed again because several of the wires are eatten up, inside the rubber insulation.   If the cables are ok, then keep checking 'downstream'. Solnoid or a bad starter. Replies to this message: mr93ford1 (Oct 01, 2008 8:51 am)
#114 of 188 Re: 93 Ranger 4.0 not starting; new battery [bolivar] by mr93ford1 Oct 01, 2008 (8:51 am)
Replying to: bolivar (Sep 30, 2008 9:34 pm) you were exactly correct!! New positive cable/terminal; all is good-thanks so much! I suspected this was the case as well

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