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Nov 12, 2011 | 12:55 PM

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Ranger Noise Problem

I own a 09 Ranger4.0 that has been Supercharged, purchased through Explorer Express. To date everything has been working fine until a week ago.
I will include in this post what the Auto Shop stated to me yesterday.
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TROUBLESHOOT NOISE,TEST DROVE REPEATEDLY And CHECK , FOUND THAT AT IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS UNDER LOAD FROM AC COMPRESSOR THAT THE IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR ACTION MAKE'S A BONGO DRUM TONE THRU AIR INTAKE , AT TIMES THE CONTROL TRIE'S TO COMPENSATE FOR CHANGE IN IDLE CAUSING A MORE RAPID SUCCESSION OF BONGO DRUM TONE'S. Dave at explorer express may of heard of this problem before. I can be annoying though it it will not hamper performance. Has anyone run into a problem like this?

Nov 12, 2011 | 03:25 PM

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What's "Supercharged?"

Is that the turbo or the other one?

Nov 12, 2011 | 04:10 PM

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It is the XC-90 Supercharger from Explorer Express. It was shipped here and installed by Mathewson's in Renton WA. This is the 2nd one they have installed from this company.

Nov 12, 2011 | 04:20 PM

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The truck runs great. I have completely re-worked the under side with front and rear sway bars, Bielsteen shocks along with dual exhaust headers and a K/N air supply system.
The truck on the dyno shows 368 HP 313 Torque, AFR Avg: 12.1. Came with the new 3015 SCT Programmer, New fuel Injectors 39lb cobra, changed original gears from 3.55 to 4.10. can't think what else. If only the noise wasn't their it would be perfect.

Nov 12, 2011 | 07:03 PM

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What's "Supercharged?"

Is that the turbo or the other one?

a supercharger is a BLOWER , not a turbo !

Nov 12, 2011 | 07:08 PM

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I don't believe I ever used the term Turbo. I know what a supercharger is. Why ask the question. Read the message?????

Nov 12, 2011 | 07:09 PM

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From: CASA GRANDE AZ

does the bongo sound come from the IAC motor ?
with the AC on the IAC motor will adjust the idle , is there any carbon build up in there ?
is there any thing loose on the AC compressor , bolts brackets ?
could the IAC motor be bad ?

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Nov 12, 2011 | 07:16 PM

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Thanks for the reply. I will follow up and let you know.
Thanks

Nov 12, 2011 | 07:17 PM

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I don't believe I ever used the term Turbo. I know what a supercharger is. Why ask the question. Read the message?????

this answer was directed at gk 50

Nov 12, 2011 | 07:21 PM

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I have checked everything U suggested. The truck only has 10K miles on it.
I will try taking it apart and due the cleaning that was suggested by another member.
I only have 10K miles on the truck, and it runs great. Took it to the track here in WA did 134mph in the 1/4.
Thanks again
Dave

Nov 12, 2011 | 07:30 PM

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The noise happens when you are at Idle and you turn on the A/C ****? It also happens when you turn on the heater to.

Nov 13, 2011 | 08:05 AM

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Edit: BTW, Welcome to FTE!!!!

IAC noise is a common problem. My 99 makes a Woooooo sound when the A/C cycles on, or when the engine rpm is between idle & about 2000 rpm. It doesn't hurt anything, it's just annoying. Some folks have had success cleaning them as has been suggested, or replacing them to get rid of the noise. Replaced my IAC for hanging up idle, but the aftermarket IAC Wooooo's also!!!!! The Ranger is wired such that "Vent" & "OFF" is the only setting that the A/C compressor doesn't cycle.

More thoughts for pondering, let us know if cleaning helps.

Nov 13, 2011 | 08:54 AM

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Thanks much for the info.
Dave Fenton

Nov 13, 2011 | 08:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cj06

this answer was directed at gk 50

Please excuse the mistake.
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