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#263 of 339 Re: 1991 Ford Ranger 6 cyl 3.0 won't start when warm [fordgirl77] by consolegoddess

Apr 19, 2011 (11:55 am)

Replying to: fordgirl77 (May 14, 2010 6:12 pm)
I have a 1988 Ranger V6 Manual I bought new with 170K miles now and it just developed this not starting thing when the weather is warm last summer. All winter it started right up. Only when the weather is warm. It cranks but won't turn over. If I touch the gas at the right time it starts and runs fine. Logic tells me something is expanding when it's warm causing the problem. Does that make any sense to you car guys? I remember a bunch of years ago had trouble starting and someone mentioned changing the inertia switch and it fixed the problem. It's been too many years to recall if it was the same problem. I have a Chilton guide for '83-91 models that I can copy pages for anyone if it helps figure out the problem. I'll be watching this for information simple enough us amateurs can fix it.

#264 of 339 Re: 94 hard to start [blue95] by drewranger

Apr 19, 2011 (1:50 pm)

Replying to: blue95 (Apr 12, 2011 3:46 pm)
Hey, I just wanted to thank you for your help. I changed the relays and she starts up every time now!

#265 of 339 1991 ford ranger ext cab automatic 4.0 by schoonover2009

May 11, 2011 (1:20 pm)

about 6 months ago my truck died and it wont start unless i put it on a battery charger for a little while and then it will start and hold a charge. if i leave both battery cables on over night the truck drains and i cant start it again. i have replaced the starter solinoid, battery and the alternator. the motor, starter and the ignition all work fine, im thinking that theres a short somewhere but i dont know how to find it. i know that when i get it started if i turn the radio on that my volts drop way down and also my tail light acts up sometimes, but i dont know what to do?? any ideas?

#266 of 339 1991 Ford Ranger 3.0L cranks but will not fire by davidsheets

May 13, 2011 (7:06 am)

#267 of 339 1991 Ford Ranger 3.0L cranks but will not fire by davidsheets

May 13, 2011 (7:06 am)

Ford Ranger XLT, Standard Cab, 2-wheel drive
Year: 1991
Engine: 3.0L, EFI
Manual transmission
 
The engine cranks good, but does not start. There is no fire at all.
 
Back story:
I had a bad alternator, which I changed a week ago or so. After replacing the alternator, everything was back to normal...engine started and ran as it always had...a little rough.
 
So, I decided to change the distributor cap, rotor, plug wires, plugs, and coil, since they are all so cheap. After changing everything, it started and ran exactly the same as before changing everything. FYI, the old plugs on the passenger side had the electrodes missing, lol. I replaced the wires to match the exact order of the old cap.
 
Anyway, after looking at the manual, I noticed the wiring of the plugs was incorrect on the passenger side, so I fixed that, and tried to restart, but the engine would not fire. It would crank fine, but no fire.
 
Okay, so that is how I got where I am now.
 
Symptoms:
1. Engine cranks, but will not start. No engine fire whatsoever.
2. I can smell a small amount of fuel odor as I continue to crank it. This makes me think the fuel system is working, and I'm just getting a build up of unburnt fuel in the engine.
 
Fuel pump: I can hear the pump start like normal. I don't have a fuel pressure gauge, but I did press down on the Schroeder valve with the key on, and fuel sprayed out. I may run down and get a gauge later to test it.
 
Spark: I tried grounding the plugs on the driver side and saw spark while cranking. I can't really tell if the spark is strong enough to ignite the fuel, but it doesn't seem like it would take much.
 
I have spark and fuel, so why won't 't it start?
I tried squirting a little fuel into the intake while cranking, and still no engine fire.
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1991 Ford Ranger XLT
3.0 engine
manual transmission
2-wheel drive
standard cab

#268 of 339 Re: 1991 Ford Ranger 3.0L cranks but will not fire [davidsheets] by jaystark

May 21, 2011 (12:42 am)

Replying to: davidsheets (May 13, 2011 7:06 am)
I have the same truck as you do and i'm having the same problem as you are but I had to put a clutch in first ans found out that was not the troble so I put in a slave cylinder and then I had to put in a tranny 3 time's and that fixed that problem so I could drive the truck. So I got the truck running but it rain real bad like it had a vacuum leak. but a couple of plug wiers fell off when we took the dis cap off so we put them back on and then check the firing order and every thing was ok.did you every find out what was wrong? and if you did would PLEASE let me know what the problem was and how you fixed it.

#269 of 339 Re: 1991 Ford Ranger 6 cyl 3.0 won't start when warm [consolegoddess] by bessie5

Jun 05, 2011 (9:01 am)

Replying to: consolegoddess (Apr 19, 2011 11:55 am)
I have a 98 Mazda B4000 that just developed problems starting when the engine is warm. It starts up beautifully first thing in the morning, but once it's warmed up, I'm doomed if I turn it off. Makes it hard to get gas and groceries. It can be kick started, but not jumped. It seems that the starter relay is a little loose in the power distribution box when this has happened. The safety switch under the clutch seems to be working, or at least I can hear it operate when I push on it. I'll get some new relays, but any other suggestions welcome.

#270 of 339 Re: A real puzzler [mtnjim] by jayhon

Jun 24, 2011 (12:00 am)

Replying to: mtnjim (Feb 19, 2008 5:32 pm)
unhook the battery, and hook it back up..my truck has done it a couple times just needs to be reset, im assuming i have a short somewhere which could also be your problem

#271 of 339 Re: ford ranger won't start sometimes??? [fordgirl77] by feelmymetal

Jun 27, 2011 (4:41 pm)

Replying to: fordgirl77 (Apr 09, 2010 6:09 am)
on the drivers side witch is witch? on the relays?

#272 of 339 Ranger keeps breaking the bendix/nose cone in the starter by rosesarebeauty

Jul 03, 2011 (2:52 pm)

Hi,
 
I have a 1997 Ford Ranger 2.3- 4 cylinder and it keeps breaking the starter, either the bendix or nose cone of the starter. It has only started doing this after the timing belt went out. I have had the belt fixed, it is in time, new fly wheel, and multiple starters put on it. It has a real hard start. It shakes the whole engine trying to start. It keeps back like it is out of time. Any ideas? I can only keep a starter on it for a few months at a time. Runs well enough once you get it started though.

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