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I have a 88 Ford ranger 4x4, 2.9 V6 fuel injection. I have changed the starter, ignition coil, ignition switch and the lock cylinder. My problem is that when starting it the starter continues to turn after it has started the motor. I the have to play with the key in order for it to stop. Any suggestions on how to fix would be great.
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I have a 88 Ford ranger 4x4, 2.9 V6 fuel injection. I have changed the starter, ignition coil, ignition switch and the lock cylinder. My problem is that when starting it the starter continues to turn after it has started the motor. I the have to play with the key in order for it to stop. Any suggestions on how to fix would be great.
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Welcome to FTE.
The symptoms you've posted sound like the starter spring loaded bendix is hanging up & not disengaging, as its responsible for breaking the high current starter motor contacts to turn the starter off, as it retrieves the bendix from the flywheel teeth.
SO, if this is the OEM starter, its probably time for replacement. If cash is short & your a fair wrench turner, you might be able to open it up & clean, lube & replace broken, worn out, or rusty, mucked up parts just in need of a good cleaning & lube job. Or if you have a known quality local starter / alternator rebuilder, they may be an alternative option. Next lowest cost may be a salvage yard starter.
Easiest is likely a quality reman starter. Most expensive will be a new one. Whatever you choose to do, have the starter Bench tested Before leaving the store with it, even if its a new one.
A bunch of beginning thoughts that came to mind, for consideration. Let us know what you find, do & how it goes.
The symptoms you've posted sound like the starter spring loaded bendix is hanging up & not disengaging, as its responsible for breaking the high current starter motor contacts to turn the starter off, as it retrieves the bendix from the flywheel teeth.
SO, if this is the OEM starter, its probably time for replacement. If cash is short & your a fair wrench turner, you might be able to open it up & clean, lube & replace broken, worn out, or rusty, mucked up parts just in need of a good cleaning & lube job. Or if you have a known quality local starter / alternator rebuilder, they may be an alternative option. Next lowest cost may be a salvage yard starter.
Easiest is likely a quality reman starter. Most expensive will be a new one. Whatever you choose to do, have the starter Bench tested Before leaving the store with it, even if its a new one.
A bunch of beginning thoughts that came to mind, for consideration. Let us know what you find, do & how it goes.
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Wooooops, my oldy moldy eyes missed this last important & telling clue. "I have to play with the key in order for it to stop."!!! So that suggests the ignition switch should be up there on the suspect list & maybe the start relay or solenoid too if their contacts are welding. With the clues posted, the ignition coil doesn't belong on the suspect list for starter motor disengagement problems.
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Ignition switch is brand new the old one broke apart. Starter relay is where, have never had to find or replace one before. Also if I am extremely careful on how far I turn the key it doesn't do it any other suggestions?
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To my way of thinking, your last post is clue #2 that suggests something is wrong internally with the new ignition switch. Being new doesn't automatically mean an item is fault free.
Warranty the part & consider another Quality Mfgr part or consider going OEM. Dont opt for another like mfgr part at the same name store, as there may be a faulty run of parts & Murphy's Law would love to mess with you again. More thoughts for pondering.
Warranty the part & consider another Quality Mfgr part or consider going OEM. Dont opt for another like mfgr part at the same name store, as there may be a faulty run of parts & Murphy's Law would love to mess with you again. More thoughts for pondering.
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Right, the lock cylinder isn't the switch but don't overlook the interconnecting hdw that mechanically inter connects the two for alignment, mounting, electrical or mechanical connection problems too.
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