Turn the key just makes a buzz sound, wont start?

Tiny
JASON DULL
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  • 1986 FORD RANGER
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Turn the key just makes a buzz sound, wont start.
Saturday, March 25th, 2023 AT 5:56 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This sounds like a classic bad battery situation, here is a guide to help you load test the battery to confirm the failure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Also check the battery cable connections as well to make sure they are clean and tight.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Please go over these guides and report back.
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Sunday, March 26th, 2023 AT 6:48 PM

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