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It can be a dead battery, or a bad starter, the click sound you hear is from the starter relay mounted on the inner fender near the battery, use a test lite and make sure power is coming out of the relay and going to the starter, always replace both the starter and relay if either is found to be bad

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Q: My 1996 Ford Ranger only clicks when the key is turned could it be the starter and where is it found?
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If truck wont start and Battery tested good is it a Bad starter?

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