In the morning the truck does not start?

1999 FORD RANGER
200,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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In the morning the truck does not start. After it starts it will run good all day but in the morning will not start . I have a new fuel pump new filter , new relay, box coils. It is like over night the gas goes back down the fuel hose away from the fuel injectors. It will drain the battery trying to start it. Spray starting fluid it will start then stalls. I will give up go away come back in an hour and it will start wright up. Everything is new, I do not know what it could be.
Sep 23, 2017 at 10:18 AM
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It sounds like it could be a PCM relay or ECM that is going out. Here are some wiring diagrams and guides so you can test to make sure the computer is getting power.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken
Jun 9, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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I gave up, the truck is now in the third garage , I'll let you know if he fixes it .
Jun 9, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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These problems can be tough, please let us know.
Jun 9, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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Ok It was one of the coolent sensor, It was telling the computer that the engine was 500 degrees , 210 being the highest. When he changes the sensor it started and the car was reading 77 degress. This was a tuff one.
Jun 9, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help

Cheers, Ken
Jun 9, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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thanks
Jun 9, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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That's amazing, well done on the diagnosis.
Jun 9, 2021 at 1:54 PM