1997 Ford Ranger Computer is beeping

1997 FORD RANGER
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ABURNS1158
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Electrical problem
1997 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual
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replaced solenoid, new solenoid did not work ,when I jumped solenoid with screwdriver motor started but starter stayed engaged. some smoke from stater before I was able to shut it down.. now even if i jump batt. to started directly ...nothing but a beeping seems to be coming from computer. I may have mix a couple off wires when conecting solenoid.. please help just put bakes tires and timing belt in this truck plus many hrs.

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Andy
May 21, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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if you are jumping right to the starter and nothing is happening then replace the starter motor, its fried.
May 23, 2008 at 6:24 AM
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