Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #46  
Old 10-01-2017, 12:09 PM
kgo5xd kgo5xd is offline
Ford Rangers
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 200
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Quote:
Originally Posted by EaOutlaw1969 View Post
If a wire was shorted and not a circuit shorted in the PCM for example if you run test 5 again with both the pats and the PCM disconnected you would think the short would still be there with the PCM disconnected.

If the short is still present with the PCM disconnected look in the diagram to see what if anything else could be causing a short on that circuit.

So I would not take your truck apart just yet.

I would set up my meter with extra long leads and test for resistance on the circuit indicated in test 5 while doing a wiggle test on each and every connector and harness section I could get to that is part of the suspect circuit.

In the wiring diagram for the PATS you should find all the connector numbers which can be looked up for their location and connector diagram information.


It shows nothing when pcm disconnected. 0.L. Does that mean pcm is bad?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2002 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, ext. cab, Stepside, Auto, 4.0L v6
Reply With Quote
  #47  
Old 10-01-2017, 01:36 PM
EaOutlaw1969 EaOutlaw1969 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 901
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Quote:
Originally Posted by kgo5xd View Post
It shows nothing when pcm disconnected. 0.L. Does that mean pcm is bad?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would say if the values change drastically with a new PCM then I would say for sure yes at minimum you would need a PCM.

But disconnecting the PCM during this test is not part of the diagnostic process and should not be considered as evidence of a bad PCM.

Other circuits may be in play that add to the resistance of the circuit, if that makes sense.

What I mean by this, if you purchase a PCM out of a justifiable fit of diagnostic rebellion and find that the resistance on the circuit in question goes back to normal range I would not connect the battery until you exhausted all checks to insure nothing could have caused the PCM to go bad.
__________________
2002 Ford Ranger 2 Dr Standard cab 2.3 5 SPD 7.5 373 gears
Reply With Quote
  #48  
Old 10-01-2017, 06:10 PM
kgo5xd kgo5xd is offline
Ford Rangers
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 200
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Quote:
Originally Posted by EaOutlaw1969 View Post
I would say if the values change drastically with a new PCM then I would say for sure yes at minimum you would need a PCM.

But disconnecting the PCM during this test is not part of the diagnostic process and should not be considered as evidence of a bad PCM.

Other circuits may be in play that add to the resistance of the circuit, if that makes sense.

What I mean by this, if you purchase a PCM out of a justifiable fit of diagnostic rebellion and find that the resistance on the circuit in question goes back to normal range I would not connect the battery until you exhausted all checks to insure nothing could have caused the PCM to go bad.
So what would the next step be in trouble shooting this. The test that failed says to repair the circuit. That's pretty vague.

Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk
__________________
2002 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, ext. cab, Stepside, Auto, 4.0L v6
Reply With Quote
  #49  
Old 10-02-2017, 02:33 AM
EaOutlaw1969 EaOutlaw1969 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 901
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Quote:
Originally Posted by kgo5xd View Post
So what would the next step be in trouble shooting this. The test that failed says to repair the circuit. That's pretty vague.

Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk
Since you have a way of programming the keys, I would start by doing the wiggle test with your meter connected in test 5 if the resistance does not change during the wiggle test I would try and program the Ford keys and see what happens.
__________________
2002 Ford Ranger 2 Dr Standard cab 2.3 5 SPD 7.5 373 gears
Reply With Quote
  #50  
Old 10-02-2017, 06:31 AM
EaOutlaw1969 EaOutlaw1969 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 901
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

One thing I did was look through Alldata to see if there are any other Pin Point test you could run and i found one that specifically covers vehicle does not start.

If you look at the pictures you will see the flow chart of where I found these test.

Vehicles, Accessories and optional equipment,Anti theft Alarm systems, Testing and inspecting, PinPoint test
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_0044.jpg (92.5 KB, 15 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0045.jpg (103.3 KB, 10 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0046.jpg (89.3 KB, 11 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0047.jpg (94.6 KB, 13 views)
__________________
2002 Ford Ranger 2 Dr Standard cab 2.3 5 SPD 7.5 373 gears
Reply With Quote
  #51  
Old 10-09-2017, 07:36 AM
PATBFD PATBFD is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 14
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Have you fixed your problem? I have same issue with my 2009 Ranger 6 cylinder 4x4
Reply With Quote
  #52  
Old 10-09-2017, 01:07 PM
kgo5xd kgo5xd is offline
Ford Rangers
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 200
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Not yet. I have not had time to do the latest suggestions by eaoutlaw. I will post them as soon as I can though.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2002 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, ext. cab, Stepside, Auto, 4.0L v6
Reply With Quote
  #53  
Old 10-10-2017, 04:36 AM
PATBFD PATBFD is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 14
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Mind was towed to a local repair shop last Friday
Reply With Quote
  #54  
Old 10-10-2017, 08:33 PM
kgo5xd kgo5xd is offline
Ford Rangers
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 200
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Quote:
Originally Posted by PATBFD View Post
Mind was towed to a local repair shop last Friday


Dang. Let us know what they find out. I’m still struggling with mine. I tried the wiggle test and found no change in the ohm resistance. I’m at my wits end. I may try reprogramming my keys but I feel like that won’t work since there is some wiring issue.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2002 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, ext. cab, Stepside, Auto, 4.0L v6
Reply With Quote
  #55  
Old 10-11-2017, 07:38 AM
PATBFD PATBFD is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 14
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

The thing that makes me nuts is the truck run find the day before, than parked it for the night. Next day went to start it and nothing. The key/lock light never ever flashed on the cluster before but that morning it was flashing like crazy. After about a minute it started flashing code 16 (no link) with the PCM. My repair shop tech, a pass Ford tech of 15 years said after he put his computer on the truck said PCM shorted. New PCM on order and should be here today. I’m a retired old school mechanic, BC (before computers) and this stuff drives me crazy!!
Reply With Quote
  #56  
Old 10-11-2017, 07:40 AM
kgo5xd kgo5xd is offline
Ford Rangers
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 200
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Same for me. I just used it to haul some stuff the day prior. Next day it didn’t work. How much is the new pcm going to cost. I’m thinking I might have to replace mine.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2002 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, ext. cab, Stepside, Auto, 4.0L v6
Reply With Quote
  #57  
Old 10-11-2017, 07:59 AM
PATBFD PATBFD is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 14
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Don’t know what they will charge me but I looked online and they run from $280 to $500. Ouch! My truck has a little history. I have a friend who works for Consumers Reports Magazine. They test vehicles here in Colchester Ct for the magazine. After testing they get employees first crack at buying the test vehicles, than to their family or friends. I have bought 3 vehicles from them over the last 11 years at a great price. 2006 Solstice, 2009 Ranger and a 2014 X3 BMW. My Ranger now has only 26,000 miles on it so why did the PCM fail so soon?
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 075FE6AE-1B02-4EC8-BE60-A4FBEBB75310.jpg (18.6 KB, 6 views)
File Type: jpg 94702D51-F397-4181-B133-56ED72C97E53.jpg (16.1 KB, 7 views)
Reply With Quote
  #58  
Old 10-12-2017, 07:05 AM
kgo5xd kgo5xd is offline
Ford Rangers
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 200
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Yeah. I’m hoping to get mine fixed without going to a dealer. We have a nearly 1 year old and it turns out kids are not cheap. Plus I like working on stuff and figuring things out. I just do t have much time anymore with this being our first kid. I’m lucky that I have a work vehicle that I drive everyday for work otherwise I couldn’t go this long without my truck. Let us know what ends up happening when they get the pcm in. I’m curious if it fixes he issues or not. And the total cost for the dealer to do it.

That’s really cool that you have connections with someone at consumer reports. It’s really strange it went bad so soon but who knows why. Strange things happen.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2002 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, ext. cab, Stepside, Auto, 4.0L v6
Reply With Quote
  #59  
Old 10-12-2017, 07:56 AM
PATBFD PATBFD is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 14
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Just got the word the truck is running. When I go through the Q&A's I will let you all know. What I due know is I now have a new PCM.
Reply With Quote
  #60  
Old 10-12-2017, 09:46 AM
PATBFD PATBFD is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 14
Default Re: No Crank No Start No Fun

Was told the drivers in the PCM were blown. They installed a new PCM and flashed reprogram it and reprogram 2 keys. $499.99 for the PCM, $250.00 for labor and $49.00 for next day shipping & handling, along with Connecticut Tax. Total $865.00. Ouch but I’m on the road again. No way I could of done the repair without the Ford computer.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
1992 2.3L will crank but not start but will push start Texas92 4-Cylinder Tech 8 10-17-2016 04:13 AM
Crank/No Start 93 XLT Amishman73 General Tech 3 09-13-2016 07:00 AM
Crank but not start alex881129 4-Cylinder Tech 2 02-08-2016 05:58 PM
crank no start.... please help dalton.edwards91 Electrical Tech 12 10-08-2015 11:44 AM
96 crank, no start tthomas 4-Cylinder Tech 8 04-07-2011 08:31 PM