88 ranger ignition problems
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88 ranger ignition problems
I have a problem with my 1988 Ford ranger, 2.9l engine, 5 sp. manual transmission,standard cab,long bed. I had stopped at a fast food joint,and turned it off. After coming back out (5 min) the truck would not start... All the accessories, warning lights, etc. came on. The starter did not crank. Under the hood I jumped the starter relay (hot to coil input) and the engine turned over. After having the VEHICLE towed home, I replaced the ignition switch on the column. No good. So I replaced the clutch interlock switch (SW-5993 MOTORCRAFT)good money after bad. While doing this, I noticed that there was no current at any of the 6 pins at the plug. using the cheap light probe, key at on, or at start. I checked and I am getting power at the coil. I do not have a V.O.M. so I did not check the E.E.C. This has taught me to talk extremely nasty to inanimate objects...Any help that you can give would be greatly appreciated
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88 ranger ignition problems
This has taught me to talk extremely nasty to inanimate objects...
a short novel by hoserjim
LMAO
In my 89 Ford book it shows the power coming from a 60amp fuse in the power distribution box, fuse #10. A yellow wire takes it to the ignition switch, out of the IS is a pink wire going to the clutch switch. Out of the CS is a pink wire that goes to connection that will have a jumper, it's the connection for the neutral safety switch on an auto. Out of this is a red/lt blue wire going to the starter relay. I hope this will help you trace the problem. I would suspect a problem at the ignition switch connection. The test light should work fine, I'm not sure what you mean by "power at the coil".
a short novel by hoserjim
LMAO
In my 89 Ford book it shows the power coming from a 60amp fuse in the power distribution box, fuse #10. A yellow wire takes it to the ignition switch, out of the IS is a pink wire going to the clutch switch. Out of the CS is a pink wire that goes to connection that will have a jumper, it's the connection for the neutral safety switch on an auto. Out of this is a red/lt blue wire going to the starter relay. I hope this will help you trace the problem. I would suspect a problem at the ignition switch connection. The test light should work fine, I'm not sure what you mean by "power at the coil".
88 ranger ignition problems
