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#126 of 188 Re: Starting problems Ford courier 1979 [C_K_GrodeckLPN] by loosenut Nov 29, 2008 (5:59 pm)
Replying to: C_K_GrodeckLPN (Nov 29, 2008 3:08 pm) what motor?..could be a shear pin that holds the drive gear at the bottom of the distributor--that would be your least expensive problem..ranging to a broken cam shaft,only turning a few of your valves-etc..or,could be a broken timing chain/gear/belt..but-odds are,something's F.U.B.A.R.. (--fouled up beond all recognition)..pull the distrributor,and see if the gear in the motor moves..but then,you'll have to know how to drop a distributor in a motor..good luck!
#127 of 188 '97 ranger splash 4.0 liter sometimes doesn't start by congo_king Dec 10, 2008 (9:39 am)
I have a 97 for ranger splash, 4.0 liter. Soemtimes the truck will not start. If I disconnect the positive battery terminal for a second, and reconnect it, it fires right up. I have replaced the battery, tested the alternator, replaced the PCM power relay, the fuel pump relay, and I am still having this problem. It is independant of temperature and other coniditons. It happens when it has been sitting all weekend, or if I have been driving it from store to store, if it's cold outside, or roasting outside, raining or dry . . . any thoughts are GREATLY appreciated . . thanks
#128 of 188 Re: Another starting problem. [98redranger] by congo_king Dec 10, 2008 (9:44 am)
Replying to: 98redranger (Nov 19, 2008 3:39 pm) I had a camry that had a cracked ignition coil, so the car would shut off when warm sometimes, or it wouldn't start once warmed up, cause the crack would expand, but once cooled off, it would start fine. maybe this is the problem?
#129 of 188 No start after heater core replacement by kbeach Dec 13, 2008 (7:48 am)
Hello. I have a 2000 3.0L flex fuel that I recently replaced the heater core in. This required the dash to be removed. After putting the dash back together, the truck will not start. All lights/instruments/controls seem to work. When starting the interior lights dim to nothing. The engine cranks but never turns over. Once you stop attempting to crank, all lights etc come back on. Took the battery to the local parts store, had it tested, and it was bad. Purchased new battery, installed, and truck does the same thing. Noticed with new battery voltmeter (?) gauge on instrument panel shows low voltage. Connections on battery are good/clean. Before I start taking parts off to have them tested (alternator, starter) I was curious if these could even cause the problem. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: loosenut (Dec 17, 2008 9:57 pm)
#130 of 188 Re: No start after heater core replacement [kbeach] by loosenut Dec 17, 2008 (9:57 pm)
Replying to: kbeach (Dec 13, 2008 7:48 am) tis will sound really stupid,b ut-try getting a large hammer,and give it a good whack..sounds like the starter got stuck on a bad spot ,and if not already out,verry nearly there..i got mine to get me home by hitting it a good one.. the heater core replacement probably doesn't have any thing to do with it,except timing.. if that don't do it,change the starter
#131 of 188 engine won't idle by smokee1 Dec 24, 2008 (5:29 pm)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------   I have a problem, my truck won’t run for more than a few seconds, there is no response from the throttle, it barley starts and then it doesn’t gain any rpm’s (then it does, but drops back to a very slow rpm then stops.) I changed the fuel pump and regulator but no difference. I’m hoping that someone can help me diagnose the problem 1998 Ranger, 3.0 engine V-6 Replies to this message: smokee1 (Dec 25, 2008 2:52 pm) loosenut (May 02, 2009 8:16 pm)
#132 of 188 Re: engine won't idle [smokee1] by smokee1 Dec 25, 2008 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: smokee1 (Dec 24, 2008 5:29 pm) added information to the first listing, After I try to start for several times it catches and very slowly the rpms rise then it starts running like it should, so the problem is when I start when its cold and I live in southern california and it doesn't get that cold
#133 of 188 1989 ranger not turning over unless brakes are applied? by greggazevedo Dec 28, 2008 (4:31 pm)
My son has a 1989 ford ranger 4x4 4cyc., it will not turn over.My son figured out if you put some serious pressure on brake pedal it will turn over and start? I cant figure out what is causing this could someone please advise me where to start looking? Thanks, Jakes Dad Gregg Azevedo
#134 of 188 1994 Ford Ranger Engine quits by wiz1994 Jan 26, 2009 (8:25 am)
After driving 5 to 10 miles the engine will just quit and there is no spark but then after resting for an hour or 2 it will start and run. It always cranks over but has no spark. I have replaced the distributor module but after reading on the site I am wondering if it could be EEC relay? And what is that? Thank you your help! Really appreciate it. Chris
#135 of 188 abidos by abidos Jan 26, 2009 (2:46 pm)
I recently had problems with my 1995 Ranger XLT where it would stop running all at once even while driving. After finaly getting it started and had the check engine light checked and found that the Crank Position Sensor was faulty. After replacing the Crank Sensor the truck ran great until a few days ago when after starting the engine it stopped after about a minute and now i can't get it started again. Any ideas on what might be wrong? I've also tried to locate the Ignition Control Module with no luck in locating it. Any help on where this is located? Thanks

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