Emerica1975
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- Joined
- Aug 28, 2023
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- Location
- Montana
- Vehicle Year
- 1983
- Make / Model
- Ford ranger
- Transmission
- Manual
I have a 1983 ranger with 2.8. Today I had to unscrew the fuse panel and move it to try to look at the wiring behind it. I disconnected the battery before starting and when I was through trying to see behind the panel I screwed it back in place hooked up the battery and then my engine wouldnt turn over. Not even a click. With the key in the on position the wipers work ,and heater fan comes on. But the starter won’t turn. I’ve never had a problem like this with this truck before so I’m sure I’ve somehow knocked a wire loose or I thought maybe since the nuetral safety switch on the clutch pedal arm is right there maybe I did something to it. But the switch seems ok atleast from a glance. The reason for removing the fuse panel was to search for a short that is occurring that has my taillight fuse blowing when I step on the brakes. But now the truck won’t even turn over. I’m hoping someone might have some advice on what I could have done when I moved that fuse panel around. Thanks!!