Ok, here we go...
I have a 97 Ford Ranger- 2.3l 4cylinder (the one with 8 plugs).
A while back I did a tune up on it and crossed two of the wires. So it drove like crap for awhile, ripped up a flywheel and a couple starters before I realized that I crossed the wires. Now they have been switched to their correct firing order, but today I got in it to start it up and the starter made a "tick" noise then would not turn the engine. I gave it a push start, and it starts fine now. I'm worried that it is still eating starters up for some other reason than the crossed plug wires. What could be causing it? **Keep in mind the firing order is correct now, new plugs, and wires too**
Also I bought a starter with a limited lifetime warranty. If I bring it in and they bench test it and get it to turn will they not replace it anyway.
2007-04-26 11:18:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
might just be "froze" give the starter a few taps with a hammer and try again. id put my money on this answer, without seeing the truck its all i can think it could be. one other possibility is that the starter is just going bad, but if its new that's less likely I'm also a mechanic, so if it does not work and there are more details you can give just email me. If it was teeth missing you would know it would start still, just sound bad. and if they were too bad even pushstarting it would not help, lets just try tapping it for now.
2007-04-26 11:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by joe12312312312312312312312312312 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF the Ranger is anything like the Bronco II, then one thing to check is the regulator. They are notorious for going out on the Bronco 2's, and is simple to change with just a simple screwdriver....and regulates the power going from the battery to the starter. With the wires out of order, it is overloading the regulator, and making it go hay wire, and will need to be replaced, a simple $15 dollar repair.
Also, with the flywheel being ripped up, I imagine you are talking about the teeth (gears) on the flywheel. With them being chewed up, it will chew up any NEW starters you put it, as the teeth are damaged....so you may need to take off the starter and do a visual inspection of the flywheel. The chewed teeth will make grooves in the teeth of the starter and may not be dis-engaging the starter when you turn off the starter and turn the key in to the operational position. Therefore, you may need a flywheel to be replaced for the last reason, but try the regulator first, it is the least expensive.
2007-04-26 18:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by lorencehill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get it to do it again, put a test light on the large terminal of the starter. The one the battery cable doesnt go to. It sounds like power is getting to the solenoid, thus the click sound. However, you dont know if power is actually going through it to the starter. Thus, the test light. If it clicks and lights the test light, then power is getting to the starter and its simply failing. If it doesnt light up, then the solenoid is bad.
2007-04-26 18:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have torn up the teeth on the fjywheel. This would cause the teeth on the starter to wear and eat away. good luck
2007-04-26 18:39:10 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starter's bad (going out), explain that it's been random, and they should take it back.
2007-04-26 18:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by Jack M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋