86 ford ranger starting problems?

Question

i have an 86 ford ranger with the little 2.0 carbeurated engine. It just recently stopped starting. the battery is fine as its only 6 months old the starter is newer and has new solenoid and wires are fine. when i try to start it i turn the key and all my gauges light up "brake light and oil and stuff" but when i turn to start it does nothing i dont even here the click from the solenoid. i know my way around a car some but im no mechanic could anyone help me out i think it may be somthing with the ignition but im not sure if you could help me thanks alot

Answer 1

if its manual trans check the clutch safety sw. and auto check the trans neutral safety sw. at the trans ... another thing is jump the 2 big terminals at the solenoid with it in park or man. in neutral

Answer 2

Test continuity from wiring from the switch to the solenoid. Also check for good wiring connections to the starter and make sure engine block has a good ground to the battery. Also try tapping the starter with a small hammer. Even a new starter solenoid can be bad.

Answer 3

an 86 congrats its still running well the first problem is look at the year that tells you the truck is 22 plus years check the wire harness i had a 85 f 150 milked that puppy for every mile still going when i sold it where the wires all meet coming of the battery they come together that gets rusted inside the copper wire just crumbles

Answer 4

Being a 1986, i do no longer remember if it has an electric powered pump or a mechanical pump (engine pushed). even inspite of the undeniable fact that, i'm guessing mechanical because of the fact in many circumstances electric powered pumps "extreme" the technique after in basic terms some key turns. So, with that being pronounced..... Odds are, this is the mechanical gas pump. They positioned on out. The diaphragm that pumps can get a pin hollow, the pivot pin for the cam/rocker arm that runs the pump can positioned on and not furnish it complete stroke. verify the gasoline hoses, if any that connect with the pump. many times the hoses whilst they use speedy launch clamps, get leaks....risky on suction ingredient. Use the oftentimes used clamps that tighten. There additionally may be a pin hollow on the suction side, so it would "appropriate", even inspite of the undeniable fact that loose it fairly is appropriate over evening. this is corroded gasoline line..... replace your gasoline pump. I even have an previous forklift that has this disadvantage. by using the years, the pump diaphragm or the pivot pin positioned on it it in basic terms does no longer pump. A in basic terms precise pump will might desire to suck and fill very immediately, w/out having to apply added initiating fluid/gasoline. additionally, inspect your battery connections, generally a sluggish turning engine won't pump quickly additionally. be certain your carb for gasoline leaks additionally. by using the years, there are gaskets there that would leak. might desire to you smell gasoline whilst warm, odds are there's a weeping gasket.

Answer 5

Bad ground