will not start!

[hombuyrep]

I am attempting to trouble shoot a problem with my 1988 Ranger 2 wd automatic. It will not turn over! The starter solenoid/relay clicks but starter with not operate. Here is what I know:

Battery is good 13 +/- volts, solenoid/relay new, starter removed and tested ok at local parts store, top lug of starter solenoid/relay gets 13 +/- volts, only getting 9 +/- volts at the starter connection and the same voltage from the red/lt blue wire at the "s" terminal of solenoid/relay, motor is not seized (turned over using socket and breaker bar on the crank shaft bolt).

I know that the neutral safety switch can be a problem but since I am getting voltage from the red/lt blue wire at the solenoid/relay "s" terminal and the backup lights work, I am assuming that it is working properly also.

I'm out of ideas, anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks for your help!

 

[cavedweller]

Well an old trick that may help in your troubleshooting .....Hit the starter itself with a piece of 2/4 or the wood HANDLE of a hammer a few wacks,....then try to start it...If she turns over you may want to look up the price of a new starter .....

 

[Chris102371]

Check your connections. Battery could have the voltage but not enough amps to do the job.

 

[John Smith]

How about the ground from motor to battery/frame..

Check your connections. Battery could have the voltage but not enough amps to do the job.

+1

also check cable ends for corrosion..

 

[FordRanger1991]

+1

also check cable ends for corrosion..

Ya I have seen corrosion problems a couple times on the battery terminals for my brothers ranger and mine. Makes the starter just click but everything else electronic in the cab still works