Re: 97 ranger starting issues
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Originally Posted by Cutewothee7
Okay update:
I took the starter back off and everything seems fine. I checked the starter relay and was getting nothing for a readout. So I just replaced that. When trying to start the truck with the key the starter still just whines like the bendix isn't engaging. When you jump it at the starter relay the same thing happens. But if you jump the starter itself it fires up. Still dumbfounded on this...
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you will not get anything Voltage reading at the relay unless the key is turned to the starter position.
I would check for voltage at the 2 wires at the starter. The big one from the battery has power all the time. the smaller one on the solenoid only has power when trying to start it. My guess is that something in the starter control circuit is holding you up. clutch pedal switch, relay, solenoid, ignition switch. it could also be a deteriorating main wire aka "the big One". where do you live? I would just fix it right. pulling the ignition apart with a pushbutton is frowned up around here. do it right or don't bother doing it.
p.s. Please tell me you are a Female with that screen name!
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Ford Ranger, 1998, Reg Cab, 2WD, 5 speed, 4 cylinder, 140k
Last edited by RangerSchool; 01-31-2014 at 01:25 PM.
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