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Truck will NOT start..Doing radiator flush

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Old 06-09-2019
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Truck will NOT start..Doing radiator flush

Hello,
This morning I drained all the old radiator coolant and poured in distilled
water so I can flush everything out with the heater on full blast. I went to start
the engine and it will NOT start, It's making(best I can describe it a loud
machine gun sound) and the ABS light is on. I have done this before over
the years and never had a problem. I need help. Any ideas? I have no one near
me that I know to help out.
 
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Originally Posted by Rcknrich
Hello,
It's making(best I can describe it a loud machine gun sound)
Sounds like a low battery to me.

Check the battery connections, they need to be shiny clean and tight.
 
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Old 06-09-2019
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Going to try that next
 
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What year Ranger?

Yes, battery connection is the issue
 
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Originally Posted by 2011Supercab
Sounds like a low battery to me.

Check the battery connections, they need to be shiny clean and tight.
It was a low battery. Bought a new one and good to go to finish what I am doing.
 
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