96 Ranger..No crank..I turn key...I hear click

[RonD]

Are you talking about a 4 post RELAY like this: http://allpointsbus.com/images/parts/ss598.jpg

Or this: https://showtimeih.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ABC139-300x300.jpeg

If so, then only 1 small post is used, the one labeled with "S" , this activates the relay if it gets 12volts
"I" post was not used after 1980 or so

A Starter SOLENOID is on the starter motor, the smaller tube on top of the "motor" part

Looks like this: https://troubleshootmyvehicle.com/images/articles-300-399/310/314/image_T_1.jpg

It also has an "S" post, which also activates this solenoid when it has 12volts
And it can have another smaller post, also unused

 

[dwil4]

Yea I'm talking about the relay not the starter solenoid my bad,I typed the wrong thing. So can I file down that extra post? Otherwise this wire harness that the screwdriver is on wont go back on

 

[RonD]

Yes, the "I" post is not used so you can cut it off or file it down, that post will have 12v when relay is activated so put a piece of tape over it

I gotta ask, whats the black wire for?
It should only have 12v when relay is activated
And then the white wire has 12v full time

 

[dwil4]

I was gonna put some epoxy over it when I grind it down. As far as the 2 wires.... I wired up a temporary toggle switch to crank it Lol. . It is mounted under the steering wheel. Alot easier than raising the hood and sticking a screwdriver in the relay everytime I wanna crank it. Got a new relay this evening and I'll put it on tomorrow and hopefully that is my problem..

 

[dwil4]

Happy to say that the relay was the problem. Thank you all for taking the time and sharing your info..

 

[RonD]

Good stuff

Thanks for the update and THE FIX