Reconnected the battery now it cranks but doesnt start.

[7shot]

Hello all, I have a 1998 ranger with a 2.5L. I had the battery disconnected for 2 days while adding a new radio and speaker system. When I reconnected the battery there was a larger than normal spark. Now the truck will crank but will not start. Anyone else had this problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[skyy_4life]

the spark at the battery means something inside the truck was on. the spark shouldnt mean anything at all. u should un hook ground from battery because its safer but it really doesnt mean anything. the engine could just be starting hard for being off for 2 days... how long did u try cranking it?

 

[feellnfroggy]

Did the terminal get hot at all? Or did you burn a fuse? Make sure you didnt short any wires when you hooked up the stereo.

 

[7shot]

Ok, I unhooked what I had installed. Now when I try to turn the truck over it will turn over briefly then stop. The battery is new and I also have a trickle charger if needed. One strange thing I have noticed is when the ign is on and I press the brake pedal the a/c clutch engagesto the compressor. This is the first time I have ever seen something like this. Coul this be a sign that the PCM is shot?