2003 ford ranger

2003 FORD RANGER
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LAROYSTER
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I have a 2003 ford ranger with 71000 miles. Sometimes when i go to start it i get nothing, so i have to take off the positive battery clamp and repostion it. Then i get power to my headlamps and everyhting but have to wait about 5 minutes for my starter to get juice. Also sometimes when I am driving the power will start to cut out in my radio and then I have to shut it off and repsotion the clamp and go thru the whole process. I inspected my battery cables and dont believe that is the promblem. I am stumped please help. Thank you
Jun 23, 2007 at 2:41 PM
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JWALTH02
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Now when you say reposition the clamp, are you taking the time to clean the posts as well? Both positive and negative? If you do I would suggest taking it to a parts store like autozone and have them test your battery and altenator to make sure they're working properly.

If this doesn't do it you've got a major drain somewhere that I hope isn't the case.
Jun 24, 2007 at 12:04 AM
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