Starting issues

Rassell517 · #1 08-12-2012, 04:42 PM

Have to push start everytime! Turn the key and get 1 click. I think it might be the solenoid.....i read a thread earlier about jump starting the solenoid. How? I will be looking at the clutch safety switch also. Just tired of pushing!

Stinkbaitj · #2 08-12-2012, 04:52 PM

What the fuck...

Explain your situation a lot better.

--1993 ford ranger ext cab 3.0 v6--

edgeman4.0 · #3 08-12-2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinkbaitj

What the fuck...

Explain your situation a lot better.

--1993 ford ranger ext cab 3.0 v6--

First of all.. ^a s s h o l e..

Secondly, it clearly states that op is having issues starting his truck and has to push or "pop start" his truck by getting a rolling start and dumping the clutch.

I would start looking at the starter and solenoid. The clutch switch shouldn't be the case seeing as how its trying to roll over the engine. Don't mind stinkbaitjt, he just doesn't understand how to communicate with people of higher intelligence.

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Rassell517 · #4 08-12-2012, 05:58 PM

Ive ruled the battery out. But do you jump the solenoid the same as you would the battery? I noticed some acid on what i think is the negative post on the solenoid

Stinkbaitj · #5 08-12-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edgeman4.0

First of all.. ^a s s h o l e..

Secondly, it clearly states that op is having issues starting his truck and has to push or "pop start" his truck by getting a rolling start and dumping the clutch.

I would start looking at the starter and solenoid. The clutch switch shouldn't be the case seeing as how its trying to roll over the engine. Don't mind stinkbaitjt, he just doesn't understand how to communicate with people of higher intelligence.

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*cough* *cough*

1- Yes, I am a ******* when needed. Simply saying "what the fuck" is not a ******* statement. I just could not understand his situation.

2- All I asked was he explain his situation better so that I could diagnose the situation better. He did not state things the he has done to trouble shoot or any other symptons that might be.

The fact that you consider yourself of "higher intelligence" does not make it so. Just makes you look like a ass.

To the OP, since the above person thinks I am of lesser intelligence, do not explain yourself better.

--1993 ford ranger ext cab 3.0 v6--

edgeman4.0 · #6 08-12-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rassell517

Ive ruled the battery out. But do you jump the solenoid the same as you would the battery? I noticed some acid on what i think is the negative post on the solenoid

Don't mind the babbling idiot above.

You can jump the solenoid with a screwdriver shaft if needed for troubleshooting.. its a cheap part to replace and likely your problem if its been growing corrosion. Check all your nuts and hardware for a loose connection.

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Yeller · #7 08-12-2012, 06:33 PM

....

OP,

Post in the correct section. Your post is not a "how to"

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Rassell517 · #8 08-12-2012, 06:57 PM

Actually yeller i was asking how to jump the solenoid....but i tried that. I did not get any spark...maybe i didnt connect the right posts?

Stinkbaitj · #9 08-12-2012, 07:10 PM

The "how to" section is where people post guides on how to do certain things. The proper place for this thread however is belongs in the ford ranger tech section under electrical tech.

But since I am a babbling idiot, ignore me.

--1993 ford ranger ext cab 3.0 v6--

Stinkbaitj · #10 08-13-2012, 10:32 AM

--Staring system - general information--

The system is composed of the starter motor, starter relay, battery,ignition switch, safety switch, and connecting wires.

Turning the ignition key to the start position actuates the starter relay through the starter control circuit. The starter relay then connects the battery to the starter. The battery supplies the electrical energy to the starter motor, which does the actual work of cranking the engine.

Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission have a neutral start switch in the starter control circuit, which prevents operation of the starter unless the shift lever is in neutral or park. The circuits on manual transmissions prevents operation of the starter unless the clutch pedal is depressed

Never operate the starter motor for more than 15 seconds at a time without pausing to allow it to cool for at least 2 minutes. Excessive cranking can cause overheating, wich can serious damage the starter.

--Starter motor and circuit in-vehicle check--

Note 1: Before diagnosing starter problems, make sure the battery is fully charged.

Note 2: On later model vehicles, the starter relay is mounted inside the engine compartment's fuse/relay box. The check procedures in steps six, seven, and eight with regard to the starter relay so not apply

Step 1 -

If the starter motor doesn't turn at all when the switch is operated, make sure the shift lever is in neutal or park (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal is deppressed (manual transmission)

Step 2 -

Make sure the battery is fully charged and that all cables at the battery and the starter relay terminals are not corroded and that they are secure

Step 3 -

If the starter motor spins but the engine doesn't turn over, then the drive assembly in the starter motor is slipping and the starter must be replaced

Step 4 -

If, when the switch is actuated, the starter motor doesn't operate at all but the starter relay operates (click), then the problem lies with either the battery, the starter relay contacts, the starter solenoid or the starter motor electrical connections

Step - 5

If the starter relay doesn't click when the ignition switch is acuated, a discharged battery is most likely the cause. If the battery is fully charged, the starter relay circuit may be opened or the relay itself could be defective.

Step 6 -

To check the starter relay circuit, remove the push-on electrical connector from the relay (red with blue stripe). Make sure that the connection is clean and secure and the relay bracket is grounded. If the connections are good, check the operation of the relay with a jumper wire. To do this place the in park (automatic) or neutral (manual). Remove the push-on connector from the relay. Connect a jumper wire between the batter positive terminal and the relay main terminal (BAT side) on the starter relay. If the starter motor now operates, the starter relay is ok. The problem is the ignitions switch, neutral switch, starter/clucth switch, or in the starting circtuit wiring.

Step 7 -

If the starter motor still doesn't operate, check the starter relay contacts.

Step 8 -

If the starter motor cranks the motor at a abnormally slow speed, first make sure the battery is fulley charged and all the terminal connections are clean and tight. Also check all the connections at the starter relay and the battery ground. Eyelet terminals should not be easily rotated by hand. Also check for a short to the ground. If the engine is partially seized or has the wrong viscosity oil in it, it will crank slowly

Straight from the haynes manual.

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