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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 04:24 AM
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Question 3.0 v6 codes

I have 3.0 v6 with a code that tells me its runing rich at 1/2 to 3/4 thottle. I dont know what I need to change to fix the problem. Is there anyone that has this code befor and know what it means.Thanks GregR
 
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 10:13 AM
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What year and code number.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 12:14 PM
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1993 Ranger XLT 2X4
 
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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What code number did you get?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 12:31 PM
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Iam sorry I dont remember the code numbers there was two, one for each bank. It was something like 139 and 154 I don't remember. But I do remember that it was, to rich at 1/2 to 3/4 thottle. The check engine lite comes on when I step on the thottle to pass or get on an on ramp. It gos out the rest of the time. I also have a 2000 XLT 4X4 ( I got new) and when I back up and sometimes going forword,but mostly backing. I can hear a ticing sound like a stone in a hub cap but I have Mags. Any ideas? The truck has 109,950 + miles on it and I have done the brakes. The ticing started about 30,000 mile after I did the brakes.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 04:29 AM
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3.0 v6 codes

Ok I have the info now. The engine is a 3.9 not a 3.0. The codes are 179 Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensor-voltage signel not switching:indicates "rich" during part throttle engine operation, (Bank # 1) . 137 Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensor - voltage signel not switching during Engine Run-Test. indicates "Rich" (Bank#2). I don't know what I need to repair , the oxygen sensors or the ECA or what. Thanks for any help.
 
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Drop me an email and I'll send you the pinpoint test for the code, it will help you determine the exact cause. FYI, you either have a 3.0 or 4.0 if you have a V-6.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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3.0 v6 codes

Perhaps that's the prob Ken, he's got a Dodge engine in his truck...

Greg, ya need to double check, as Ken said, you can't have a 3.9, it's either a 3.0 or a 4.0 (either of which are V-6)
 
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3.0 v6 codes

The 93 Ranger belongs to afriend at work He said it had a 3.0 when I first talked to him. Then the other day he said it was a 3.9. I didn't think Ford made a 3.9 V6 . Anyway it must be a 3.0 we work nights and the 0 may of looked like a 9. Thanks for your help.
 
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