 | | | Ford Ranger starter good, battery good What else?
Asked Sep 7, 2007, 06:54 AM
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36 Answers I have a '92 Ranger that won't start it just clicks one time. I thought it was the starter but it is good. I changed the battery terminals and that fixed one problem now it clicks until you turn the key off. I can't figure it out any advise? Thanks.
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Aug 16, 2008, 02:41 AM
| | | What you hear clicking is the start relay. That relay should activate the main start switch in the start motor. The current draw of a start motor is too high to allow a relay to switch that. A start motor has two connections : one for direct battery power, and one to activate the build-in start switch. You have to look there ... Is that start switch activated? If not replace the start relay. If yes, check the start moter switch in the startmotor.
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Dec 8, 2009, 06:12 AM
| | | A loose wire can do that as well. | | |  | Senior Cars & Trucks Expert | |
Dec 8, 2009, 06:49 AM
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If the starter motor doesn't turn, but the starter solenoid (relay) "clicks" when the ignition switch is turned to Start, the problem is with the battery, starter solenoid, or starter motor connections.
Remove and fully charge/replace the battery. Most auto parts stores will test and charge batteries for free. My bet is that the battery is bad. | | |  | New Member | |
Jun 23, 2012, 12:05 PM
| | | I'm having the same problem...replaced battery,starter and starter relay and it still just clicks | | | | New Member | |
Jun 23, 2012, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jjavelinjim  I'm having the same problem...replaced battery,starter and starter relay and it still just clicks | This is a 1992 Ranger 4.0 | | | | Senior Cars & Trucks Expert | |
Jun 23, 2012, 12:13 PM
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javelin, even new batteries usually need to be charged for several hours. Most auto parts stores will do this for free. Also, make sure the battery terminals and cable connections are clean. Clean connections at the starter, too. Check the cables for hidden corrosion and breaks. Clean ground cable, where it attaches to the frame. If problem persists, clean the starter mounting bolts, since the starter motor grounds through them. After that, I would suspect the starter relay/starter motor. Some rebuilds are better than others. | | | | New Member | |
Jun 23, 2012, 01:27 PM
| | | I did have the new battery on charger over night, and still just clicks. I'll try cleaning the bolts on starter and checking the cables, I did try jumping the relay and nothing happened. | | | | Senior Cars & Trucks Expert | |
Jun 23, 2012, 01:33 PM
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javelin, in order to check the solenoid, put the transmission in Park and remove the push-on connector from the solenoid “S” terminal. Connect a jumper lead (12 AWG), or preferably a remote starter switch, between the positive battery terminal and the exposed “S” terminal on the solenoid. If the starter motor now operates, the solenoid is fine and the problem is with the ignition switch, neutral start switch, or wiring. If the starter motor still does not operate, replace the solenoid.
If you did this, then replace the solenoid. | | | | New Member | |
Jun 23, 2012, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey javelin, in order to check the solenoid, put the transmission in Park and remove the push-on connector from the solenoid “S” terminal. Connect a jumper lead (12 AWG), or preferably a remote starter switch, between the positive battery terminal and the exposed “S” terminal on the solenoid. If the starter motor now operates, the solenoid is fine and the problem is with the ignition switch, neutral start switch, or wiring. If the starter motor still does not operate, replace the solenoid.
If you did this, then replace the solenoid. | This Ranger has a 5 speed, so won't I need another person to depress the clutch and activate the CPP? | | |
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