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1990 Ford Ranger Repair Question


Topics covered: 12 volt, Coil pack, Crankshaft.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on June 22, 2012

Why am i not getting power to coil pack

Just rebuilt my engine and tried to start and got no spark to the plugs. no power to coil pack or crankshaft position sensor whatsoever
Avatar Asked by djm76@juno.com

Answer

Replied on June 23, 2012

check your powers and grounds. make sure the fuses are good.
check for 12 volts to the positive side of the coil. if not, could be an ignition switch. if you do, then you need to see if the computer is firing the coils. you need a scan tool for that.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on June 23, 2012

Thank you I will check those areas and let you know the outcome :)

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Replied on June 28, 2012

I believe it is a ground problem cause when I turn the key on the oil gauge needle goes to the left not the right

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Replied on October 14, 2012

found my problem the 16 pin plug was not connected all the way truck starts fine now :)

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