The engine does not crank, new starter relay, solenoid, and starter all new?

1996 FORD RANGER
100,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DEACONDEKE
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I have a new starter with a new solenoid on it and I have a new starter relay. The starter engages but won't disengage and actually cranks the engine. What's wrong
now?
Jul 30, 2023 at 3:55 AM
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It is hard to tell what you are saying but I have seen a weak battery cause this issue. To be sure, here is a guide to help you load test the battery:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on. Please give us more details.

Jul 31, 2023 at 5:00 AM
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