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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:07 AM
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ranger electrical issues stumpted

on my 97 ranger the speedo and odometer dont work. already replaced the vss and they still dont work. worked when i bought the truck 2 months ago. and the wipers worked when i got the truck now they dont. checked all fuses, checked for power at the motor and getting nothing. and the fuel gauge quit working a week ago.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Did all of these problems begin after some event????
If not, then you may have more than one problem.
Do you have a CEL lit, if so, have the computer scanned for trouble codes & post All code Numbers found, as they can provide good trouble shooting clues. Most autoparts stores will scan for codes at no cost, if the CEL is lit.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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No cel light. Have my own scanner and nothing comes up. All I did was let the truck sit outside for hurricane isaac for 3 days.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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Check all your ground connections. Battery, block and chassis grounds interior and exterior that kinda of moisture can cause a lot of problems. Might not hurt to to disconnect and dry out the ecm connector.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Only ground I found disconnected was the hood ground.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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The cruise control probably gets it's speed input from the same VSS. Is the CC working?
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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CC never worked. Buttons disenigrated.
 
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