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1997 ford ranger xlt 4 cylinder wont start pulled a spark plug wire and no spark?
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∙ 14y ago
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I believe there are 2 sparkplugs per cylinder on that motor, and two sets of distribution units and spark plug wires. I had constant difficulty with my own ranger's electrical system due to moisture buildup in the cap discharge units. If one goes out if affects the other. It is likely that these will need to be replaced - you can find them easily at a junkyard.
Follow the spark plug wires back to the other end, where they connect ( on the passenger side of the engine) is the unit I am talking about. It is also possible the spark plug wire is broken.
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Will a 4 cylinder not start with 2 bad spark plugs?
It should try to start at least. It may or may not actually start but you should hear it fire on the 2 good plugs. Why not just replace all 4 spark plugs?
How can you fix PO303?
po303 is cylinder 3 misfire. I would start with cylinder #3 spark plug wire, look very carefully for chafed, worn or cracked spark plug wire, then check spark plug itself. If it is still acting up do a compression check on cylinder #3 to see if head gasket leaking. If all that looks okay it may be the #3 fuel injector failure.
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Reset the fuel shut off switch.
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bad crank shaft position sensor
Your 1997 Ford Ranger will not start?
Does it turn over? Does it have fuel/spark/compression?
How do you know if a cylinder is not firing?
if a cylinder is not firing there will be no spark at the spark plug. Carefully twist as you pull the ignition wire out and start the engine. when the wire gets close to the spark plug you should see an arc. This means the cylinder is firing
What are the effects of a spark plug not working?
A spark plug is used to ignite the fuel/air mixture inside the cylinder of an internal combustion engine. If the spark plug isn't working, the cylinder won't fire. In a multi-cylinder engine, this will result in rough running and loss of power. In a small, single cylinder engine, this will result in the inability to start the engine.
Why wont your 1997 ford ranger 4-cylinder start when the engine is warm?
This is probably due to the fact that you are out of gasoline, cars can't start without it. :(
Will a 4 cylinder not start with 2 bad spark plugs?
It should try to start at least. It may or may not actually start but you should hear it fire on the 2 good plugs. Why not just replace all 4 spark plugs?
What happens when you start an engine?
The starter turns the flywheel, which turns the crankshaft that has the pistons connected to it. As the piston is pulled down the cylinder, air and fuel is pulled into the cylinder. The piston then travels up the cylinder and compresses the air/fuel mixture. When it reaches the top of the cylinder, the spark plug ignites the fuel and the piston is forced back down the cylinder. This provides the power to keep the engine turning. On the next upward stroke, the cylinder forces the exhaust gases out, and the cycle starts over. This is done in series in each of the cylinders in the motor. The cylinders fire in a staggered order to balance the motor. If it is a diesel, there is no spark plug, but there is a glow plug. The glow plug's job is to heat the fuel-air mixture to make it easier to ignite. As the cylinder rises, it compresses the mixture, heating it. This high compression makes the fuel-air mixture hot enough to ignite.
What is the function of a kick starter?
To turn the engine over to draw in some fuel and air into the cylinder and to make the spark plug spark to enable the engine to start running on its own.
How check compession engine?
With a compression gauge! Take spark plug out of cylinder 1, insert gauge into the hole start the engine take note of compression on the dial Engine off Insert the spark plug Do the same for all the other cylinder.
When only one cylinder is working and lights. How come the second cylinder won't fire and run on both?
Basic trouble shooting. Start with:Compression check first.Is the spark plug good? fouled. Cheap, replace it if your not sure.Is the Firing order correct?Is there spark at that plug?Is there fuel at that Cylinder?Is the exhaust for this cylinder plugged?Is the exhaust valve stuck shut (Bad Camshaft)If all this does not track down the problem Start over at the top.
Why would a 1984 dodge ram camper van 5.9 v8 cylinder run fine til a new alternator was put in Engine will start well key is in start position but die when key flips to the run position.?
Ballast resistor? Distributor pick up plate? I put in a new resistor and pulled one of the plugs it has spark
What is a spark used for?
to ignite fuel mixture in the cylinder. to set off explosive materials, to ignite gas torches. to start a fire.
What is the spark plug wiring diagram for a 94 honda accord?
start from far right spark plug hole to the far right bottom distributor then the next one to that spark plug cylinder to the left of the distributor you just did then the next cylinder across the the closes one last one right next to it should be the location
