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Old 02-03-2010, 01:54 PM
eutechnx eutechnx is offline
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Question No power to anything when cranking

I own a 1998 ford ranger 2wd with the 3.0,Today I went to crank the truck and as soon as i turned it all the way forward to the crank position I lost all power to everything.I tried it again later on and I had power to everything,as soon as i put ignition to crank I lost all power again and it stays gone for about 10 mins or so.Does anyone have an idea what this might be? The voltage on the battery is good,thanks alot guys!
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Old 02-03-2010, 09:04 PM
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any ideas? thanks guys
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Old 02-04-2010, 07:37 AM
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to me it sounds like a battery issue. Could have dead cells in battery that act erratic. Other things to check are the battery cables both at the battery terminals and at the starter.
First thing i would do is remove the battery terminals and clean them. Then check connections at starter and ground wire.
Lastly, it could be the starter going bad and shorting out. This is more rare, but a possibility.
To me theres an 80 percent chance your problem lies in one of the above.

If so inclinded to work on this yourself, Do all above with precautions (Eyewear and gloves). Batteries can explode
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Old 02-04-2010, 10:23 AM
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Well the voltage at the battery was good,I hooked a DMM to it before and after trying to crank it and it was a solid 12.3,as soon as u turn the key to start it it clicks and loses all power for a little while and then it comes back,its really strange.I think it might be the starter but im not 100% sure.
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Old 02-04-2010, 12:02 PM
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try your starter or the starter cyloniod
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