Turn the key just makes a buzz sound, wont start?

1986 FORD RANGER
88,120 MILES • 0.9L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JASON DULL
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Turn the key just makes a buzz sound, wont start.
Mar 25, 2023 at 10:56 AM
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This sounds like a classic bad battery situation, here is a guide to help you load test the battery to confirm the failure:

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

Also check the battery cable connections as well to make sure they are clean and tight.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Please go over these guides and report back.
Mar 26, 2023 at 11:48 AM
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