Swapped to manual and now want crank from ignition when I try to turn it over the light just go off it will crank when I trip it from the solenoid but sputters and dies can anyone tell me whu it want crank

 

1999 ranger 4.0 4x4

 

Are you still using the automatic PCM?

If so, you need to make sure the transmission range selector is connected to it's wiring harness, and turn the range selector to neutral. This will allow the truck to start until you can fix the wiring so you won't need the range selector.

 

I just connected it to the harness and it still want crank

 

Are you sure the range selector is in neutral? Did you swap the keys, ignition lock cylinder, or do anything with the wiring at all?

 

Its in neutral and I am still using the auto pcm

 

All that is still the same

 

Hmmm, are the lights and everything else working, and it just won't start?

Did you remove the PCM connector by chance? Make sure the bolt that holds the connector in is tight.

 

I havent done anything to the pcm all the headlights come on and I can start it from the solenoid but when I try from the ignition the dome light goes off and the starter dont even try to turn over

 

Did you swap starters when you did the swap? I know the 3.0's used the same starter, but the 4.0's use a different starter between automatic and manual. Are all the starter connections clean and tight?

 

Yes I swapped starters I will clean it up and make sure its getting a good connection tomorrow thanks for your help

 

Id recheck the range sensor mine was a pain to find neutral you can't just count the clicks its weird there are more positions than gears at least on mine. i had to go one position at a time till i found one that worked.