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HELP! 86 2.0 wont turn over or push start


RangerDange

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Hey so I went to move my truck today because I got a warning to be towed but it wouldn't start. Its a 86 ranger 2.0 carbed. the battery is completely dead so I tried jump starting it but the solenoid just makes a loud clicking/almost grinding sound. I tried jumping the terminals but nothing would happen. I also tried to push start it but it wouldn't even try to start. Maybe cause there is zero juice at the battery? Is this a starter issue or whats going on? The truck has been sitting for a few months cause my license is suspended but everything worked perfect before. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 


martin

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If the battery is completely flat it's hard to start with a boost and impossible to push start. You need to charge it to some degree.
 

JayDog

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Haul like a dump truck and push like a dozer
I would have to agree with martin,it sounds like your batteries cells are completely dead,some times a battery will go dead for sitting so long,and the battery may not be any good anymore,batteries need to have some life from time to time even when sitting,hope this helps
 

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