Ranger won't start

[cable_guy92]

I had to jump my '92 Ranger 4.0l automatic this morning. Then after driving it for a while it wouldn't start. Bought a new battery because the old one was 8 yrs old. Installed the new battery but it still won't turn over the engine. Would that be a bad relay switch not sending juice to the starter? It makes a single click you turn the ignition. All the wires look good, I don't see any signs of wear or rust.

I don't want to just buy a new remaned starter and find out it was something else.

Any ideas...?

Thanks!!!

cable_guy92

 

[rangerrager]

negative battery cable tight?i know its a stupid thing but it happens all the time

 

[cable_guy92]

Yes, thanks. I just don't want to buy a new starter if there is something else to check. I'm going to replace the starter relay tomorrow and see if she turns over then. If not, I guess I'll have to fork over $120 for a remaned starter.

Is the starter hard to replace on a 92 Ranger 4.0L automatic?

 

[parson2008]

mine did same thing, boght a new battery - wasn't it, starter - wasn't it, selenoid - wasn't it.....turns out it was a bad positive cable and mine looked fine

 

[beauknowz]

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yeh, cables and connections.
to test them you need a chaep meter. set it on 12v dc and remove one cable only at a time. look for 12 v between them. if nothing you probly have a corroded cable. ground straps are important too.

 

[cable_guy92]

Thanks guys! All the cables checked out. It turned out to be the starter.

Thanks for all the help!!!

 

[Patssfan]

yeh, cables and connections.
to test them you need a chaep meter. set it on 12v dc and remove one cable only at a time. look for 12 v between them. if nothing you probly have a corroded cable. ground straps are important too.

This is an older thread but I have the same symptoms. To test the cables do you put the meter across the connected terminal and the opposite battery terminal?