'88 2.9L not starting
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'88 2.9L not starting
Hello all, I've got a '88 2.9L V6 that's been sitting for about a year now. Last time it was used it would start, the battery was dead when I tried starting it last week and jumping did no good. I bought a new battery and installed it and now when I pull the headlight **** I get lights, however when trying to turn the key in the ignition I get no response. The key doesn't turn forward at all and I can't get the engine to start, any ideas to what may be wrong with it? I considered that the lock cyclinder may be bad as both it and the key are somewhat rough, but I can't figure out how to get the lock cyclinder out without unlocking it which is impossible if the 1 ignition key is messed up, otherwise I could easily put a new one in. Any help in getting this machine running would be greatly appreciated.
-Thanks,
Ray
-Thanks,
Ray
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turn your key to the on position, then go under the hood and (now be careful when you do this you will get zarked if you aren't careful) take a screwdriver and jump the two terminals on the starter solenoid this should turn the engine over
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Originally Posted by dangerRanger91
turn your key to the on position, then go under the hood and (now be careful when you do this you will get zarked if you aren't careful) take a screwdriver and jump the two terminals on the starter solenoid this should turn the engine over
There was just a post on this same thing by 1988 Ranger, & he had to drill the thing to get the lock cylinder out. Or you might want to check with a locksmith.
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