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Hey guys,
These forums are awesome! I searched the forums, but I haven't seen my exact problem described by anyone else.
For years, my 96 Ford Ranger with a 3.0 won't crank the first time I turn the ignition key. When this happens I hear the door locks click for some reason. If I release the key and turn it again, the truck starts fine.
The problem is now getting worse. It happens almost daily and I have to turn the key 2 or 3 times before it will crank.
When it cranks, it immediately starts.
Initially I was thinking it was the ignition switch, but now I'm wondering if it is something in the starter circuit.
Do you guys have any ideas how to isolate the problem?
Many thanks!
Bob
These forums are awesome! I searched the forums, but I haven't seen my exact problem described by anyone else.
For years, my 96 Ford Ranger with a 3.0 won't crank the first time I turn the ignition key. When this happens I hear the door locks click for some reason. If I release the key and turn it again, the truck starts fine.
The problem is now getting worse. It happens almost daily and I have to turn the key 2 or 3 times before it will crank.
When it cranks, it immediately starts.
Initially I was thinking it was the ignition switch, but now I'm wondering if it is something in the starter circuit.
Do you guys have any ideas how to isolate the problem?
Many thanks!
Bob
