Greetings,
I have not visited this forum for quite awhile because I have not had any issues with my '96 Ranger so far that I have not been able to solve and or fix but...
While trying to troubleshoot random no starts that I have been experiencing recently and during the process of replacing the solenoid, starter, ignition switch, battery along with bypassing the neutral safety switch, I came across this thing mounted right beside the solenoid.



From a different angle.



I was wondering if it could be causing my problem, if I just knew what it was?
Now my uneducated guess would be some sort of aftermarket alarm system installed from the previous owner?
I thought that others more knowledgeable than myself might know of or have seen something like this before.
Any help would be appreciated as I still have not been able to determine what is causing my random "no starts."


Rangerman'87

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Dang I have never seen anything like that before, initially looked like an amp but closer look and it resembles a prop on a sci-fi movie.

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Alarm unit maybe?

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Take it out and see if there is any model or brand info on it.


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Yes, when I first saw it I thought it was in fact none other than the flux capacitor and that since it was hooked up and working I would be able to go back to the future but so far I am still stuck here in the present and trying to figure out why my trusty ol' Ranger sometimes does not want to start.


Rangerman'87

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That is what I am thinking.


Rangerman'87

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Good idea, I think that is exactly what I will do tomorrow when I get home from work. (if my trusty Ol' Ranger starts that is)


Rangerman'87

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Might be an electronic rust control module.

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