Jim, the car guy, demonstrates troubleshooting a 2006 Ford Ranger with a 2.3-liter engine that cranks but won't start. He checks for engine rotation, spark, and fuel pressure. After finding no fuel pressure, he inspects the inertia switch, which was tripped. Resetting it solves the issue temporarily, but due to repeated tripping during a test drive, he decides to replace the inertia switch. The replacement involves relocating and rewiring the switch according to a new design. After installation, the truck starts and runs successfully.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The vehicle being worked on is a 2006 Ford Ranger with a 2.3 liter engine.
2. The problem with the vehicle is that it cranks but does not start.
3. The check engine light does not come on, indicating no problem with the computer.
4. The engine has good spark, as determined by a spark tester.
5. The fuel pressure gauge was used to check for fuel pressure, and it was found to have no fuel pressure.
6. The inertia switch was checked and found to be tripped.
7. The inertia switch is located in the right-hand kick panel of the passenger compartment.
8. The inertia switch was reset, and the vehicle started and ran fine.
9. The inertia switch was replaced with a new one, which came with a wiring schematics and instructions for relocation.
10. The new inertia switch was mounted in a different location, as instructed by the manufacturer.
11. The vehicle was tested after the replacement and found to be running fine.