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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 04:08 PM
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Need help with electrical issues

My 2005 rangers lights have stopped working, all except the headlights. No break, hazards, reverse or dash. This happened a few days ago. Then today I heard a clicking coming from the cab fuse box. Then the truck wouldn't start! Does anyone know what is going on?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 04:54 PM
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You may have more than one problem.
Did the light problem come about suddenly after some event?
Check your battery state of charge & post the open circuit voltage Number. If the state of charge is low & you have battery caps, remove them & check that the plates are covered with electrolyte, if not top up with Distilled water & replace the caps.
Then Check the under hood power distribution box for blown fuses
Then check the B+ & B- battery cable connections on Both ends, to make sure their clean bright & tight.
Then connect your smart charger & set it for the type battery you have & set it to a Low rate of charge, say 4-6 amps, so to let it Slowly recharges the battery.
Once the battery charge is right, try starting the engine. If it'll start & run, then use your multimeter to check the alternator output voltage as you'd want to know why the battery soc was down?
Once the battery & alternator are known to be ok, use, borrow, or come by a ELM scan tool as discussed here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-scantool.html & running FORScan diagnostic software on the viewing device of your choice, have it scan the computer for trouble code clues & post All code Numbers, as they can help focus a trouble shoot
Some beginning thoughts for consideration, let us know what you find.
 
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