2003 Ford Ranger Will not start

2003 FORD RANGER
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2003 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Automatic

My husband has a 2003 Ford Ranger that will not start and makes a fast clicking sound when trying to start it. We replaced the battery and the starter to no avail...any suggestions. Everything else we checked seems to be in good condition.
Jan 25, 2009 at 7:46 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Test the starter relay, park and neutral position switch and ignition switch
Jan 25, 2009 at 9:56 AM
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How do we test each of these thing?
Jan 25, 2009 at 1:13 PM
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Check fuse no. 11 50 amp and fuse no. 24 7.5 amp if okay check for power at Tan and Red on the starter relay while key at cranking position-do you have power? Let me know


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Jan 26, 2009 at 1:40 AM
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Well I guess this was something very simple after all. We changed the battery terminals because they were very corroded and wala it magically works now. Thanks for all of your help.
Jan 26, 2009 at 10:54 AM
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