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My 1995 Ford Ranger Wont Cold Start

Monday, November 17, 2014 | Labels: , , , , , , | 0 comments |
My 1995 Ford Ranger Wont Cold Start

The 1995 Ford Ranger is a midsize pickup truck. If you are having problems getting your pickup to start in the cold, there are a couple of things that you can check before you have it towed to an auto repair shop. The battery is the most common culprit for a car not to start. If the battery is dead, the motor will not have the electrical current needed to turn over. Fuel, the alternator, and the starter are other issues that you will need to diagnose.

Instructions

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    Open your Ford Ranger and try to turn the ignition. If you hear a clicking noise, you will need a certified mechanic to test your alternator or your starter.

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    Look to the gauges when you turn the ignition. If the gauges turn on, the problem is not with your battery. Check the Rangers fuel level and then add gas if needed.

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    Open the Rangers hood and locate the battery next to the motor. Use a socket wrench or a pair of pliers to loosen the negative (-) terminal from the battery. Clean the terminal with a can of Coke and a wire bristled brush.

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    Reattach the terminals to the battery and then restart your truck.

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    Jump-start the Ford Ranger with jumper wires and another car. Leave the truck running so the battery can charge.

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    Cut the truck off and try to restart the vehicle. Replace the battery if the truck will not restart.

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How to Clear 55 Codes on a 2000 Ford Explorer

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How to Clear 55 Codes on a 2000 Ford Explorer

You can clear the 55 codes on your 2000 Ford Explorer right from your home garage, saving yourself time and money. You dont need any specialized tools to clear all the codes. The Ford Explorer comes standard with an On-Board Diagnostics II computer that monitors all functions of the vehicle. When it detects a malfunction in the Explorer, it stores a trouble code that can be read later by a scan tool in order to exactly diagnose the problem. To clear 55 codes, you need to zero out the computer by disconnecting the battery. This allows the computer to reset itself completely.

Instructions

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    Pop the hood of the Explorer and prop it up with a safety bar. Locate the negative battery terminal. Find the nut on top of the clamp that is attached to the terminal. Loosen this nut with a wrench.

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    Slide the clamp off of the negative terminal and make sure it doesnt touch anything metal or the positive side of the battery.

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    Wait 30 minutes while the computer resets itself.

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    Reattach the clamp to the negative terminal and tighten the nut. Lower the hood of the vehicle.

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    Put the key into the ignition and start the vehicle. Verify that all warning and service lights have shut off.

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