87 ranger ignition/start/run/problems
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87 ranger ignition/start/run/problems
Hi all,
My 87 ranger (2.9/auto/187,00o miles) won't start. It started stalling out intermittently about 3 months ago. I have replaced fuel pumps/filter, ignition control module on distributor, fuel pump relay and checked the coil. The truck would start fine, run for 2 minutes then die. Start right away and die again. occasionally it would run for 10/15 minutes then die. Now it won't start unless I hold the ignition switch past the run location but not far enough to engage the starter. Do I have a faulty ignition switch or is there something else I should check? The only fault codes I get are EGR codes that I have gotten for the last 150,000 miles!
Thanks, Steve
My 87 ranger (2.9/auto/187,00o miles) won't start. It started stalling out intermittently about 3 months ago. I have replaced fuel pumps/filter, ignition control module on distributor, fuel pump relay and checked the coil. The truck would start fine, run for 2 minutes then die. Start right away and die again. occasionally it would run for 10/15 minutes then die. Now it won't start unless I hold the ignition switch past the run location but not far enough to engage the starter. Do I have a faulty ignition switch or is there something else I should check? The only fault codes I get are EGR codes that I have gotten for the last 150,000 miles!
Thanks, Steve
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87 ranger ignition/start/run/problems
Sounds like it could be a switch problem. See if you have power to the coil in the run position, my 89 book shows it as red/lt green. If you need the test diagram for the switch I will scan it for you, just send me an email.
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87 ranger ignition/start/run/problems
i have a 87 2.9 fuel inj i replaced alot of things i un pluged the map sensor the truck ran fine so i bought a new one now it's fine don't know if you have one mine is on the fire wall on the top (looken at the engne) to the rt from the middle
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87 ranger ignition/start/run/problems
My '87 Ranger had the same problem a couple of months ago. It was the ignition switch. If it will start in the "start" position, but dies in the "run" position it is definitely a bad switch. They are super easy to replace. It only takes about ten minutes, but you will need a tamper resistant Torx bit. I don't remember the size. If you need it I can get it for you.
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