88 Ranger -HELP!
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88 Ranger -HELP!
I recently aquired an 88 Ranger XLT.
I am not getting any power to the fuel pump and am not so sure that the wiring is up to par. Would it be OK to straight wire from the fuse or straight from the battery?
I am not getting any power to the fuel pump and am not so sure that the wiring is up to par. Would it be OK to straight wire from the fuse or straight from the battery?
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The computer controls the fuel pumps.
When you turn the key one click does the check engine light come on with the other idiot lights?
If it does'nt the problem could be with the main relay or ignition switch.
If the CEL does come on, you need to check for 12 volts at the
inertia switch. The switch should have voltage for about 2 seconds each time you turn the key from off to run.
When you turn the key one click does the check engine light come on with the other idiot lights?
If it does'nt the problem could be with the main relay or ignition switch.
If the CEL does come on, you need to check for 12 volts at the
inertia switch. The switch should have voltage for about 2 seconds each time you turn the key from off to run.
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Could be a break in the wiring on the voltage or ground sde of the pump.
Or the pump might be froze up. Sometimes a good whack on the tank with your hand will bring the pump back to life temporarily.
My 87 has 2 pumps, one in the tank & one on the frame rail. Cant remember if yours is the same or if it only has the in tank pump.
Or the pump might be froze up. Sometimes a good whack on the tank with your hand will bring the pump back to life temporarily.
My 87 has 2 pumps, one in the tank & one on the frame rail. Cant remember if yours is the same or if it only has the in tank pump.
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X'r,
Since last night I spoke with the previous owner of the truck. I mentioned your advise to him. He told me that he replaced the ignition switch on the column and said that the connectors in the column hve come loose before. Duh! That would explain why the fuel gauge isn't working and why no power to the fuel pump.
Since last night I spoke with the previous owner of the truck. I mentioned your advise to him. He told me that he replaced the ignition switch on the column and said that the connectors in the column hve come loose before. Duh! That would explain why the fuel gauge isn't working and why no power to the fuel pump.
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