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Old 10-29-2009, 06:50 AM
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I have a 93 Ranger with the 2.3L. I have been through to starters, when i first install the new starter it starts right up and I can drive it around but then after I shut the engine off and try to start it again all i get is the clicking from the solenoid on the fender by the battery. I have tried jumping the solenoid but get the same result. Something seems to be burning through starters. Any help would be great thanks.
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:21 AM
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Curious was it a new starter or one from a salvage yard?
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:35 AM
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I bought it from advance auto parts, it was a remanufactured one
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:39 AM
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I would take it back and have them test it. I mean if you got all the connections on the starter right and it fired up then now it wont seems it would be the starter it's self.

You can test it your self also if you have a battery charger. just connect the ground and positive on the right spots. and see if the gear engages.
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:44 AM
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Do you have your heat shield installed? Sounds like the starter is getting hot, and electronics don't like heat.
Also, have your battery and charging system checked out. The battery may be getting weak, and isn't able to deliver that extra punch to start it when hot.
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:45 AM
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I have tested the starters myslef before taking them back and they are all dead. Could something be overloading the starters or something.
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:49 AM
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the heat shield is on, and the battery checks out fine.
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:51 AM
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is everything grounded properly..
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ya, it can get tough to get the tool to fit in the slot,
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:52 AM
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all of the grounds are secure
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:58 AM
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did u replace any of the wires that connect the starter?
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:04 AM
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no all the wiring looks good
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:06 AM
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hmm take it to a shop and have them look at it
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:08 AM
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:18 AM
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yea was thinking about it just wanted to try and cover everything before i did
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Old 10-29-2009, 09:12 AM
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i think everything is pretty much covered bud.. not sure what else to check
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