Starting issue

[carpenter_jai]

Hello,

I have been given an 89 XLT ranger. Its well loved with more than a few imperfections. The most annoying one is that sometimes when I try starting it, the starter whines with no firing at all. I wait a few moments and try again and it starts properly. The problem seems to be getting worse. My dad says thats a solenoid issue. Can someone confirm or add their own idea please?

Thanks in advance!

Jai

[mechhound]

When you say the starter whines with no firing at all, do you mean the starter sounds like it is turning and the engine is not? If YES that is a bad starter drive(bendix).

[rhandwor]

Originally Posted by carpenter_jai

Hello,

I have been given an 89 XLT ranger. Its well loved with more than a few imperfections. The most annoying one is that sometimes when I try starting it, the starter whines with no firing at all. I wait a few moments and try again and it starts properly. The problem seems to be getting worse. My dad says thats a solenoid issue. Can someone confirm or add their own idea please?

Thanks in advance!

Jai

Pull the starter and use a set of starter cables watch what happens. You can use a 12 volt test light and check for power to the solenoid.

[carpenter_jai]

Thanks for the responses. I'll give those a try.

Jai

[DonSor]

I suspect your starter fails to engage the flywheel, probably a solenoid problem. If you decide to remove your starter, check the "teeth" in your flywheel also.