2003 Ranger Engine troubles. HELP!!
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2003 Ranger Engine troubles. HELP!!
I have a 2003 Ranger 2.3l with 327k miles on it. I recently replaced the belt and now it doesnt want to start. The belt is on correctly and tensioner is tight. The battery is fully charged its just not firing up and starting. All connections are good, the ac and power steering pulleys are relatively new. Now i have been stuck tryin to fix it for a week. I need some help fast so i don't miss any more work.
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Which belt did you replace the timing belt or the fan belt ???? are you sure you did not loosen the crank sensor plug in when you replaced the belt,,,, and you need to scan it if you have a scan tool,,, if not Auto Zone will scan it for free if you can get it there ,,,, post scan codes here for help
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Which belt did you replace the timing belt or the fan belt ???? are you sure you did not loosen the crank sensor plug in when you replaced the belt,,,, and you need to scan it if you have a scan tool,,, if not Auto Zone will scan it for free if you can get it there ,,,, post scan codes here for help
I replaced the serpentine belt(i guess the fan belt) i checked the crank sensor and its fine. Do you think it might have to do with the fuel filter?
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easy simple test is to press in the valve on the fuel rail,,,it is called a schraider valve ,,,, looks kinda like valve stem on tire,,,,gas should squirt out with some pressure,,, better yet screw gauge on the valve and check pressure ,,,should be close to 60 psi,,,another way to test simple and easy is to squirt a small amount of starting fluid into throttle body,,,, if it runs a few seconds and quits you have a fuel problem ,,,,if it does not start check to see if coils are firing ,,,,simple no fuel,,, no spark,,, no air,,, no run
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I assume it was running prior to you replacing the serpentine belt? If it was then double and triple check all of your sensor connections. When replacing the belt you'll have to remove the MAF connection so definitely double check that it's firmly seated.
Also check the connector on the coil and ensure it's firmly seated. It shouldn't have been moved but you never know.
And check the MAP and IAC connectors too.
If it's turning over just fine but just not firing off then it could be fuel or spark. If it was getting "some" fuel I would assume it would try to start but never quite make it. So if it's not trying at all then it's no fuel or spark or there's a blown fuse or relay.
Something else easy to check is the fuel inertia cut off switch behind the passenger side kick panel. If that breaker trips then the truck will never start.
Check the fuel pump fuse as well.
Also check the connector on the coil and ensure it's firmly seated. It shouldn't have been moved but you never know.
And check the MAP and IAC connectors too.
If it's turning over just fine but just not firing off then it could be fuel or spark. If it was getting "some" fuel I would assume it would try to start but never quite make it. So if it's not trying at all then it's no fuel or spark or there's a blown fuse or relay.
Something else easy to check is the fuel inertia cut off switch behind the passenger side kick panel. If that breaker trips then the truck will never start.
Check the fuel pump fuse as well.
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I assume it was running prior to you replacing the serpentine belt? If it was then double and triple check all of your sensor connections. When replacing the belt you'll have to remove the MAF connection so definitely double check that it's firmly seated.
Also check the connector on the coil and ensure it's firmly seated. It shouldn't have been moved but you never know.
And check the MAP and IAC connectors too.
If it's turning over just fine but just not firing off then it could be fuel or spark. If it was getting "some" fuel I would assume it would try to start but never quite make it. So if it's not trying at all then it's no fuel or spark or there's a blown fuse or relay.
Something else easy to check is the fuel inertia cut off switch behind the passenger side kick panel. If that breaker trips then the truck will never start.
Check the fuel pump fuse as well.
Also check the connector on the coil and ensure it's firmly seated. It shouldn't have been moved but you never know.
And check the MAP and IAC connectors too.
If it's turning over just fine but just not firing off then it could be fuel or spark. If it was getting "some" fuel I would assume it would try to start but never quite make it. So if it's not trying at all then it's no fuel or spark or there's a blown fuse or relay.
Something else easy to check is the fuel inertia cut off switch behind the passenger side kick panel. If that breaker trips then the truck will never start.
Check the fuel pump fuse as well.
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Hmm. Interesting. I wonder if when the belt broke it cut any wires?
Well, definitely check the fuel inertia cut off switch behind the passenger side kick panel.
Well, definitely check the fuel inertia cut off switch behind the passenger side kick panel.
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No wires broke when the belt let go. I went to try and start it and sounds like its trying to get fuel but it cant. Unless im wrong its gotta be fuel related.
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I gotta agree with spooktn then, take the cap off the schrader valve on the back of the fuel rail (back there by the fire wall) and see if you get a decent spray of gas. If it dribbles then there's a problem.
Really though, a fuel pressure gauge would be best.
Really though, a fuel pressure gauge would be best.
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