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Rangerron
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Nov 11, 2017, 4:42 PM

Post #1 of 7 (1406 views)
1992 Ranger 2WD 4L V6 Sign In

Truck will not turn over. lights come on and I get a soleniod click then nothing and the lights do not return. The battery is at 13 volts and 90@ capacity. What's up?


Hammer Time
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Nov 11, 2017, 5:54 PM

Post #2 of 7 (1390 views)
Re: 1992 Ranger 2WD 4L V6 Sign In

First make sure the engine can be rotated by hand. Use a socket on the crankshaft bolt.

After that clean all the cable connections with a wire brush(both ends of both pos and neg cables)

Can you tell where the click is coming from?



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Rangerron
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Nov 11, 2017, 6:51 PM

Post #3 of 7 (1385 views)
Re: 1992 Ranger 2WD 4L V6 Sign In

Sounds like the starter relay. Motor does turn over manually


Hammer Time
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Nov 11, 2017, 6:57 PM

Post #4 of 7 (1381 views)
Re: 1992 Ranger 2WD 4L V6 Sign In

By starter relay I assume you mean the solenoid on the fender well, next to the battery. If that is making a loud click, then that leaves pretty much just the starter or a cable connection. Those Fords were pretty notorious for connection issues with the cables that looked clean by visual inspection.



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Rangerron
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Nov 11, 2017, 7:12 PM

Post #5 of 7 (1376 views)
Re: 1992 Ranger 2WD 4L V6 Sign In

I'll scrub everything down in the morning and get back to you. Thanks for the help


Rangerron
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Nov 13, 2017, 12:10 PM

Post #6 of 7 (1347 views)
Re: 1992 Ranger 2WD 4L V6 Sign In

Turns out smart charger was giving false readings. battery was shot
Thanks again for your help


Hammer Time
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Nov 13, 2017, 12:12 PM

Post #7 of 7 (1345 views)
Re: 1992 Ranger 2WD 4L V6 Sign In

You can't test a battery using a charger.



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