ranger starting trouble!

[rangerroger]

2001 Ford Ranger having trouble starting... Sometimes. Battery has been tested and is good.The sound I get when I turn key is 'click', the lights and the radio work. Usually if I jiggle to negative terminal it starts right up. Sounds like a short but not sure how to start the troubleshooting process. Thanks friends!

...Ok BTW a few things i've noticed. If the AC, Wipers, or Headlights are on when I turn it off it won't start back up without a jiggle of the terminal leads. If all of those things are off BEFORE i turn the truck off it starts up fine every time! hope that helps.

 

[Rick]

Often the battery cables will become corroded from the inside, that is under the insulation. Sounds like that may be the issue since you say it will start after jiggling the negative cable.

 

[p8ntballr68059]

i would just change the cable and clean the terminal

 

[rangerroger]

thanks i'll let you know how it goes.