intermittent starting problem, it will start fine for a month or so then it will just click?

2002 FORD RANGER

200,000 MILES • 0.5L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL

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Truck has an intermittent starting problem. It will start fine for a month or so then it will just click, I have replaced the starter, etc. Had battery tested it was within normal limits. I was told it is a bad ground by somebody who knows his ford's. So, I was looking around trying to see if I could find it. What could it be the problem?

Jul 21, 2022 at 1:09 PM

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It could be a ground, but it sounds like the starter relay could be going out or you have a defective starter. Can I ask which brand the starter is? Here is the starter wiring diagrams and a guide to help you check the grounds etc. Also, I have included the starter relay location so you can replace it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Jul 22, 2022 at 2:30 AM