95 b2300 no start ?

[North Idaho 5.oh]

For starters this thing has definitely been used. It has 250k+ miles on it but I want to fix it since it’s a 2.3 and also 4x4.
I bought it in the condition that it’s in, non running etc….
So what I know is that it’s not getting any spark, nor is it getting fuel pressure, and also the CEL is not working.
What I have done, … checked the bulb in the gage cluster, and swapped the pcm with another known to be good pcm from a 1997 ranger with the same configuration. Also I have checked fuses, relays, etc…. Still the same thing, no start. Will crank all day and it sounds like it’s got good compression (haven’t tested) and the timing belt is intact and not loose at all…. I’ve never dealt with these engines before so any suggestions are much appreciated!

 

[Colin]

Figure out why it doesn't have spark, then check if the pump is running, then if the injectors are firing

 

[rusty ol ranger]

@scotts90ranger

 

[North Idaho 5.oh]

Figure out why it doesn't have spark, then check if the pump is running, then if the injectors are firing

Pump is not running, I did confirm that. I will be installing a crank sensor, but I have my doubts. With the CEL not working, that’s where my concern lies… or am I missing something? Lol

 

[Colin]

Figure out why the pump isn't running first. The fuel pump doesn't care about a crank sensor signal.

 

[North Idaho 5.oh]

Figure out why the pump isn't running first. The fuel pump doesn't care about a crank sensor signal.

Sounds good. I’ll go over the same things I did yesterday… maybe I missed something. ?

 

[Colin]

Ignition on, check for power and ground at the pump. Might only have 12v for a few seconds while it tries to prime the pump, should be constant while cranking. If that's good then try powering the pump directly

 

[scotts90ranger]

If you don't have spark or fuel pump it sounds like the ignition isn't turning on, I would check the key on power in some places, I think there's a keyed power on the OBD II port or disconnect the ECM and check on the pin there, either that or there's a bad ground somewhere... any bad fuses in the power distribution box?

 

[North Idaho 5.oh]

Ended up being fuse number 19 (I believe) wasn’t getting good enough connection. That and a slew of other “custom” wiring the previous owner did. After it was all said and done it boiled down to one fuse in the side of the dash. Put it all back together and even put on some square mirrors too. R/R brake cylinder blew and now it’s pinched off till I have time to deal with it (only used as a “ranch” truck for now)
The rear part of the frame was bent a little to where the bumper was pushed up so I heated it up and straightened it out best I can and now I can open the tailgate all the way.
The last thing I have to do is find U-bolts for it because for some reason I missed the fact that the spring plates and u-bolts were loose as can be! So I may swap out the rear end and get new plates and bolts for peace of mind. Other than that I love this stupid little thing. It’s a lot of fun!

 

[North Idaho 5.oh]

Can’t believe I didn’t post pics of the little beast! Here she is in all her glory! Lol

 

[Colin]

Any local spring shop or rockauto for the ubolts