My engine will not crank over why?

Tiny
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Make sure that all ground connections are clean and tight. A bad ground can cause some crazy symptoms because the electrical circuit will find it's own ground path if the correct ground is not good.
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No start, Is 6.5 volts at switch key on correct?
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Good evening,

No, you need battery voltage. You should have battery voltage for 2 seconds. Then it will disappear. When you crank the engine, it will go to a full battery voltage.

The power to the switch comes from the fuel pump relay. I attached a diagram of the system for you. I made it in 2 pieces so you will be able to view it.

Roy
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Thanks for quick reply. Do you have diagram of relay location related to numbers on fuse cover, the black ones or smaller white?
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I attached the location for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Roy
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My fuse cover lid dose not match your diagram all relays show 45a 45b up to up to56a-b.2004 Ford Ranger. 3.0l
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Just check the location position in the fuse block.

Roy
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It does not match.
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It is the only one listed. The diagram is upside down.

Roy
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The starter will not engage the flywheel, unless truck is in gear clutch not pressed. If clutch is pressed or truck in neutral the starter spins but does not engage flywheel.
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Hello,

This sounds like the Bendix gear in your starter might be going bad. The Bendix gear is the part of the starter that comes out to mesh with the flywheel and start turning the engine. I have included some links below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Please go through the guides above and I have included more diagrams in the diagrams below.

Thanks,
Alex
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