1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series All Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series models

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May 4, 2004 | 10:59 AM

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i have a 1990 ford ranger and it will not start... i have replaced the solenoid, battery, bench tested the starter and made sure the ground is intact...i have been working on this for days... i can't seem to get the starter to engage on the truck.. the solenoid only clicks...voltmeter across battery reads 13.0 volts both without the key on and when key is turned on... i have also hand cranked the crankshaft and checked all fusess.... please help..

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May 4, 2004 | 12:22 PM

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Welcome to FTE!!!

I sounds like your down to a corroded cable, the get corroded inside and you can't see it.

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May 4, 2004 | 02:45 PM

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Like Ken sez, it's probably a bad cable. Try adding a jumper cable til it starts.

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May 5, 2004 | 09:13 AM

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thanks for the help...the cable from the solenoid to the starter was very corroded inside.. i really appreciate it

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May 5, 2004 | 11:41 AM

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Thanks for the update, glad to hear it's fixed.

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