Truck broken - Need help
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Truck broken - Need help
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2000 Ranger Tremor 3.0L FFV
Just got it out of the shop being diagnosed and they gave me two codes that the computer was spitting out.
P0176 = Flexible Fuel Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0320 = Ignition Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
Symptoms are random engine turn-off. This has/will occur at all speeds and/or throttle levels.
Dealership gave me a working estimate for $1,497.69
If ya know... please post
2000 Ranger Tremor 3.0L FFV
Just got it out of the shop being diagnosed and they gave me two codes that the computer was spitting out.
P0176 = Flexible Fuel Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0320 = Ignition Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
Symptoms are random engine turn-off. This has/will occur at all speeds and/or throttle levels.
Dealership gave me a working estimate for $1,497.69
If ya know... please post
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More on the flex fuel sensor code P0176 can be found here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s....php?p=1664899
The 320 code is an ignition system code, your computer has picked up a few hiccups with respect to the Crankshaft Postion Sensor (CKP) signal. It might be worth pulling the electrical connector off CKP sensor (it's kinda tucked down behind the crank pulley, passenger side of engine) and cleaning up the pins, etc. and give it a good wiggle.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s....php?p=1664899
The 320 code is an ignition system code, your computer has picked up a few hiccups with respect to the Crankshaft Postion Sensor (CKP) signal. It might be worth pulling the electrical connector off CKP sensor (it's kinda tucked down behind the crank pulley, passenger side of engine) and cleaning up the pins, etc. and give it a good wiggle.
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Thanks Rock,
The thread you posted a link to has been been a huge help as well as
http://www.fordtrucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29546
(my dealership story is at the bottom of the thread)
Thanks for the tip about cleaning the CKP connector. I'll be pulling the flex fuel sensor in the hopes of finding something visibly wrong with the wiring. I'll hit the CKP while I'm dirty.
*side note*
Is there a way to plug the EVAP system in the gas tank?
I have a Sparco racing gas cap on the truck and it causes a P0455 code to pop-up. No biggie. Currently I'm running a stock replacement and an ugly hole in the bed. I would like to bypass the tank sensor so that I can run the Sparco with out the dam check engine light being on.
The thread you posted a link to has been been a huge help as well as
http://www.fordtrucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29546
(my dealership story is at the bottom of the thread)
Thanks for the tip about cleaning the CKP connector. I'll be pulling the flex fuel sensor in the hopes of finding something visibly wrong with the wiring. I'll hit the CKP while I'm dirty.
*side note*
Is there a way to plug the EVAP system in the gas tank?
I have a Sparco racing gas cap on the truck and it causes a P0455 code to pop-up. No biggie. Currently I'm running a stock replacement and an ugly hole in the bed. I would like to bypass the tank sensor so that I can run the Sparco with out the dam check engine light being on.
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.:: UPDATE ::.
This past weekend I cleaned the electrical connections to the CKP and the Flex Fuel Sensor and reset my truck's computer. I've only put ~ 120 miles on it since, but it is running smoother that it has in the last year and it hasn't turned off on my yet...
This past weekend I cleaned the electrical connections to the CKP and the Flex Fuel Sensor and reset my truck's computer. I've only put ~ 120 miles on it since, but it is running smoother that it has in the last year and it hasn't turned off on my yet...
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thats great SQL! I used to work on electronics in the Navy, and more often than not a fix for a piece of equipment that was acting up was to reseat all the connectors. I the case of the computer it often would not boot unless I kicked the side of the unit!
