1994 Ford Ranger Won't Start Unless Jumped

1994 FORD RANGER
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KIMZEM
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FOR THE LAST THREE WEEKS - I HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING IT STARTED - I COULD REPEATEDLY TURN THE IGNITION & IT WOULD EVENTUALLY START.
NOW, IT WON'T START UNLESS I JUMP IT.

COULD IT BE THE STARTER OR CELLINOID??

THANKS
Mar 2, 2006 at 1:33 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Startt here. http://www.2carpros.com/first_things/car_cranks_excessive.htm

Sounds as if the battry took a beating with the excess cranking. Give it a charge, clean and tighten the connections, and check the serpentine belt for it's condition and tension.

Good luck and let us kno :) w.
Mar 3, 2006 at 10:57 AM
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Suggested Repair

Charge the battery, clean and tighten the battery connections, and check the serpentine belt for condition and tension. Repeated cranking may have weakened the battery.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1994 Ford Ranger V6 reports hard starting for three weeks that progressed to a no-start unless the vehicle is jumped, and asks whether the starter or solenoid is at fault. The expert says excessive cranking likely weakened the battery and recommends charging it, cleaning and tightening the connections, and checking serpentine belt condition and tension.

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