Starting Problems
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Starting Problems
I have a 2000 Ranger Sport Manual that's giving me starting problems. It cranks but the engine does not start. If I give it some gas while cranking, the engine starts but as soon as I release the gas, it dies. Nothing seemed wrong with it while it was running up to this point. My only guess is a fault in the fuel system or that my sparklers aren't efficient. If anyone has an idea what the problem is and how it can be fixed, I would appreciate it very much. Thank You.
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Thanks for the tip on the IAC thread in the Explorer section. I was going to get my Ranger towed to Autozone to pull codes, but now I will try to clean the IAC first to see if that is indeed the problem. My other suscpicion is a bad PCM. That is a way more expensive problem to fix.
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Cant hurt to clean it, but if that doesnt help you need to get out your VOM & test it as at that link.
BTW, b-4 i spent money on a tow, i'd spend it on buying an OBD-2 scanner & pull the codes myself.
What makes you think the PCM might be bad, they seldom fail.
BTW, b-4 i spent money on a tow, i'd spend it on buying an OBD-2 scanner & pull the codes myself.
What makes you think the PCM might be bad, they seldom fail.
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I just thought that if the IAC was not at fault it might be the component that controls it, but I did not know that the part is resistant to failure. I have not had any experience pulling codes so I would not know where to start but would like to learn. Where can I get a OB2-2 Scanner, how much does it cost , and does it come with instructions? I do have a Haynes repair manual, though. I have not been able to work on my truck for the past couple of days due to heavy rain and I am trying to get it in running condition as I will be traveling long distances on Thanksgiving.
Can a voltmeter or the check engine light be used in place of a scanner? Price can become an issue.
Can a voltmeter or the check engine light be used in place of a scanner? Price can become an issue.
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Best bet is to test for voltage from the PCM as Wolfmeister described & test the resistance of the IAC & go from there. Unfortunately you do need an OBD-2 scanner to pull codes. Since moneys tight, take a look at www.harborfreight.com & do a search on code scanners. They have one for $39.99.
One thing that every Ford owner should have is the Ford "electrical & vacum troubleshooting manual." They're only about 40 bucks at www.helminc.com
The nice thing about having a good set of wiring diagrams is that you can sometimes figure out what is wrong with a circuit by simply looking at a wiring diagram.
Good luck with it, I hope you get it running in time for turkey day.
One thing that every Ford owner should have is the Ford "electrical & vacum troubleshooting manual." They're only about 40 bucks at www.helminc.com
The nice thing about having a good set of wiring diagrams is that you can sometimes figure out what is wrong with a circuit by simply looking at a wiring diagram.
Good luck with it, I hope you get it running in time for turkey day.
