How can I tell if my Ford Ranger starter is working?
Check for power at the starter. Start at the starter and work backward ending up at the switch. Using the voltmeter and with the key off, check the voltage on the main large 4-gauge wire where it attaches to the starter solenoid.
Why does my 1998 Ranger truck not start?
I’ve been fighting intermittent starting problems on my 1998 3.0L Ranger. Note that this is the **RETURNLESS** system, where the regulator is in the tank. The truck cranks fine but sometimes won’t start, sometimes starts but idles poorly, and sometimes starts normally. After troubleshooting, I discovered the problem is related to low fuel pressure.
What to do if your Ford Ranger has no power?
If no power, the wiring between the relay and the ignition switch is bad. If there is power, have him hold the switch in the start and put the relay in and listen for it to click on. If not, the ground could be bad. Using the ohmmeter (with the key off) test the two terminals that had no power for continuity to ground.
When to replace solenoid on Ford Ranger starter?
Have a helper turn the switch to the start position while the voltage is checked. If there is 12 volts in the first step and there is 12 volts when the key is in the start position, the solenoid or the starter is bad. On a starter with a solenoid attached, the whole starter gets replaced.
What does it mean when your Ford Ranger won’t start?
The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Ranger won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.
Is there a key to start my Ranger?
All others pay cash!!! My Ranger has no key like a car does it’s strickly a keypad. You hit the start button put in a 4 digit code and hit the start button again to power up the system. Then when ready to start you push the start button and get the check beeps (mine does all this just fine) and then start button and hold it to start.
What to do if your Ford Ranger ignition key goes bad?
If you have no key to duplicate, many manufacturers can use the VIN number to cut you a brand new OEM key. Just be prepared to prove ownership to Ford in some way. The Ranger’s ignition lock cylinder itself can go bad over time.
Can you hear the fuel pump running in a Ford Ranger?
You can hear the pump running when you turn the ignition key to the “start” position. Have a partner sit in the driver’s seat. Take the gas cap off and have your partner turn the ignition key to “start.”