Two 3.0 maintenance questions
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Two 3.0 maintenance questions
First off, I'm new here, so hello everyone. What little of the FTE I've seen so far is very impressive, keep up the good work.
First, on my 2001 Ranger with the 3.0, where is the oil pressure switch located at? I've heard possibly on passenger side of block near the back, but want to make sure before I go hunting for it.
Also, I'm having EGR valve problems. I've read the helpful documentation stickied at the top of the page but I have one question. What is the most effective and efficient way to clean out the lines leading to the valve? It can't be as extreme as pulling the manifold off can it? A friend reccomended spraying carb cleaner in the lines, would that work?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thx, Thaxon.
First, on my 2001 Ranger with the 3.0, where is the oil pressure switch located at? I've heard possibly on passenger side of block near the back, but want to make sure before I go hunting for it.
Also, I'm having EGR valve problems. I've read the helpful documentation stickied at the top of the page but I have one question. What is the most effective and efficient way to clean out the lines leading to the valve? It can't be as extreme as pulling the manifold off can it? A friend reccomended spraying carb cleaner in the lines, would that work?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thx, Thaxon.
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First, welcome to FTE!!
Yes, the oil pressure sending unit (switch) is located behind the head on the passenger's side.
Are you getting a CEL, and code with your EGR problem? If so, your problem could be the DPFE sensor......
Yes, the oil pressure sending unit (switch) is located behind the head on the passenger's side.
Are you getting a CEL, and code with your EGR problem? If so, your problem could be the DPFE sensor......
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Welcome!
Regarding a tip on cleaning the EGR passages, I’ll let Vin 95 do the honors (from another thread):
Like Bob, I'm curious, are you experiencing an EGR related problem?
Bob has already described the location of the oil pressure sending switch (sensor), this thread is also informative:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=248524
Regarding a tip on cleaning the EGR passages, I’ll let Vin 95 do the honors (from another thread):
Originally Posted by Vin 95
I had the same code on my 95,the EGR port was clogged. remove the EGR valve, and under it there will be a finger sized hole,at the bottom of this there will be a SMALL hole. Poke it out with a stiff piece of wire and then clean further with a pipe cleaner or something. clear the code by disconnecting the neg. battery cable for 5 min. this should fix your problem.
Bob has already described the location of the oil pressure sending switch (sensor), this thread is also informative:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=248524
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