1995 Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger won't stay running

Tiny
BOURDEAU
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  • 1995 FORD RANGER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 214,000 MILES
I have a 95 Ford Ranger with 214,000 miles no prior problems to speak of until the other morning I went out to start the truck and it was dead, I jump started the battery and noticed the battery guage jumping a little (I had not noticed this in the past) I let the truck run for about 15 minutes shut it off and tried to start it again and it was still dead (would not turn over the engine.) I have had the battery tested as well as the alternator and both have tested as being good. I have replaced the solenoid and still can not start the truck. I can jump start the truck but it will not restart once I shut it off unless I again jump start it. If I turn on the headlights after jumpstarting the truck it kills the engine. Any help with what this might be or what I should check next would be appreciated. I really don't want to take it to a shop for something that may be an easy fix.
Saturday, October 24th, 2009 AT 10:35 PM

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Tiny
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If the battery was checked and tested OK that will leave us with the battery terminal
((I would've suspected a bad battery ))
remove battery terminals and check for corrosion
clean and reinstall and tighten
check engine for good ground
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Saturday, October 24th, 2009 AT 10:48 PM
Tiny
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Although there wasn't really any noticable correction on the battery posts there was corosion built up between the terminal contection and the wires, I cleaned the wires, the battery posts, and installed new battery terminals (they were getting pretty beat up) reinstalled the battery and the truck started right up and the battery guage does not jump any more. Thanks again!
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009 AT 12:55 PM

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