Truck will not start now.

[Razorbackfan]

Hey everyone,
I have a 2001 Ranger XLT and she was barely starting a couple days ago, now today she refuses to start. I tried to start her a couple days ago and she made a clunk sound when I tried and it took me 3 or 4 tries before she started. Today when I tried to start her up all I get is a bunch of clicking sound. I did a voltage test on the battery and it showed 12.33 volts. Not sure what is going on, is it the starter, the alternator, the battery is not even a year old. If anyone can help I would appreciate it. I also think that she is running rough when she starts because the light off cat or the first cat might be damaged. She sounds rough when she is running but of course right now she is not running.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Check the wire connections on both positive and negative from battery to starter. Could be a loose connection, could be corrosion. Also check that the wires aren't "crunchy", sometimes corrosion gets behind the insulation.

 

[Ranger850]

Tap the starter with a hammer while someone else turns the key OR while the truck is in gear, rock it back and forth, then crank the truck. It sounds like your starter solenoid is sticking. either one of these procedures will loosen the solenoid up. IF THIS WORKS you are on borrowed time and need to replace the starter and/or solenoid very soon.

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

you are on borrowed time

aren't we all...

 

[Curious Hound]

aren't we all...

I'm begging for time to borrow.