backporch
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- Joined
- Dec 31, 2017
- Messages
- 172
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- Points
- 18
- Location
- NJ
- Vehicle Year
- 1999
- Make / Model
- Ranger Off Road
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Tire Size
- 245 75R16
I have a 99 Ranger. I replaced the engine and, in the process, broke the connector on what I believe is the starter ground. I patched that with the same wire from an Explorer. I think the splice was good, but now have my doubts.
I had a starting issue during the summer. If I remember correctly, the starter had 0v at the solenoid, but when I turned the key, heard the relay click and had 12V. I replaced the starter with one from TYC. Worked fine for a while. I don't use the truck that much.
I now have a no crank condition again. The starter connections are still silvery and new looking. With the clutch in I hear the relay click, but nothing else. I ran a small wire from what I believe is the positive connector on the starter. I connected to a voltmeter and it read 12V???? I was standing outside the truck and the key wasn't in the ignition.
My questions are, how should the starter circuit work? a ground wire and a power wire that gets energized with 12v when you turn to crank, otherwise 0v?
Is it possible to rule out wiring issues by replacing only the starter wires? Is there an aftermarket part available that can run from the block where the relay is to the starter?
Thanks for the help!
I had a starting issue during the summer. If I remember correctly, the starter had 0v at the solenoid, but when I turned the key, heard the relay click and had 12V. I replaced the starter with one from TYC. Worked fine for a while. I don't use the truck that much.
I now have a no crank condition again. The starter connections are still silvery and new looking. With the clutch in I hear the relay click, but nothing else. I ran a small wire from what I believe is the positive connector on the starter. I connected to a voltmeter and it read 12V???? I was standing outside the truck and the key wasn't in the ignition.
My questions are, how should the starter circuit work? a ground wire and a power wire that gets energized with 12v when you turn to crank, otherwise 0v?
Is it possible to rule out wiring issues by replacing only the starter wires? Is there an aftermarket part available that can run from the block where the relay is to the starter?
Thanks for the help!