Will not crank

[RangerJ]

1993 MGM 4.6 90,000 miles, new battery. Turn the key and nothing,lights horn every works battery checks okay. I banged on starter and checked connections. still no crank.Need advice

[way2old]

Have you tried to jump across the solenoid? Possible the solenoid has laid down.

[RangerJ]

Originally Posted by way2old

Have you tried to jump across the solenoid? Possible the solenoid has laid down.

No I didn't try that (duh), But I will. Thanks

[RangerJ]

On a whim I put the gear in nuetral and the car started fine and has started about a dozen times in park since ????? But now the speedometer doesn't work and there is a bell under the ashtray that dings 5 times pause then 5 and does this five times then stops, it does this each time you start car. Any advice?

[RangerJ]

I replaced a blown fuse under the dash the beeping noise is gone and the speedo works again,should have done this before posting. Also air bag light flashing it's been doing this any cures?Thanks

[RangerJ]

Okay one more time, In case I have to replace the neutral safety switch where is it located on this 1993 merc mgm. If thats my problem. thanks

[way2old]

The neutral safety switch is located on the side of the transmission. Count the flashes on the Air Bag light and that should give you a code. Check all your linkages and shift cable to be sure they are properly adjusted and all linkages are tight.

[RangerJ]

Originally Posted by way2old

The neutral safety switch is located on the side of the transmission. Count the flashes on the Air Bag light and that should give you a code. Check all your linkages and shift cable to be sure they are properly adjusted and all linkages are tight.

Thanks for your reply, I will count the airbag flashes and post them for your help. is the nss replacement difficult to do or should I contact a real mechanic?

[way2old]

It is easily replaced. Click here for information See if it helps you any.

[RangerJ]

Originally Posted by RangerJ

Thanks for your reply, I will count the airbag flashes and post them for your help. is the nss replacement difficult to do or should I contact a real mechanic?

The air bag light flashes 3 times then 4 times then starts over, Any ideas?

[way2old]

34 Driver Side Air Bag Low Resistance or Short in Circuit

There is the definition of the code 34. That might be something you may want to take to a qualified technician to be sure it works if it is needed. If you want to do it yourself, be real careful and follow any directions exactly. Good luck.

[RangerJ]

Well It done it again. Been cranking good for several days. Today it wouldn't start in the parking lot,turn the key and nothing ,tried neutral still nothing as I kept wiggling the gear shift lever and turning the key it blew the fuse that controls the dash lights and speedo. This is frustating, Mechanic thinks possibly loose wire or short in the steering column. Any tips anyone. thanks

[RangerJ]

Replaced the neutral safety switch and ignition switch and so far it is starting fine.