Ramger 2.3 86' ignition probs.
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Ramger 2.3 86' ignition probs.
I have a 1986 4 speed 2.3L Ranger. I have had fuel problems in the past, and fixed by replacing the fuel filter,and fuel sensor. I have another problem with the car loosing power. it also seems to be fine at start up,then after it warms up,it starts loosing power. I replaced the spark plugs,wires,distributor cap and rotor. Someone told me the Dist. coil wouldn't be an issue unless it wouldn't start altogether. I really don't like going to the dealerships,but would a dianostic test tell me what's wrong,or would it only tell me what sensors are needed. I also replaced the Distribitor modulator???(It's is located directly under the distributor,for about $92.00)That was only about six months ago. could that be bad already? What other possible problems,besides compression could it be? What's another onboard sensor that may go out,and cause these problems?
I really have to gas it to keep it under power.
Thanks,Bozo4ford
I really have to gas it to keep it under power.
Thanks,Bozo4ford
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Ramger 2.3 86' ignition probs.
Thanks for the link, Franklin2,
1986 2.3 EFI 5-speed 4 cyl.
I really thought it was my TFI/Ignition Control Module,right under the distribitor cap. The same thing happened nine months ago, and I replaced the module and BAM!...problem solved.
I even replaced my fuel sensor and inline fuel filter and timing belt a few months ago. The problem is that for two weeks it's been loosing power. I thought it was my Ignition Control module,but after replacing it, it's still doing something weird. After approx. twenty minutes from a cold start,it starts shimmying and hesitating,almost stalling. Rough idle too. Cat converter? Someone had mentioned it sounded more like a ignition rather than a fuel problem,but then again,compression,head gasket...????
I should cut to the chase and pay for a diagnostic test. It's worth the $90 buckaroos to aleviate my stress,instead of replacing every part in there.
Thanks for all your time guys/gals,I really appreciate the feedback........ bozo4ford
1986 2.3 EFI 5-speed 4 cyl.
I really thought it was my TFI/Ignition Control Module,right under the distribitor cap. The same thing happened nine months ago, and I replaced the module and BAM!...problem solved.
I even replaced my fuel sensor and inline fuel filter and timing belt a few months ago. The problem is that for two weeks it's been loosing power. I thought it was my Ignition Control module,but after replacing it, it's still doing something weird. After approx. twenty minutes from a cold start,it starts shimmying and hesitating,almost stalling. Rough idle too. Cat converter? Someone had mentioned it sounded more like a ignition rather than a fuel problem,but then again,compression,head gasket...????
I should cut to the chase and pay for a diagnostic test. It's worth the $90 buckaroos to aleviate my stress,instead of replacing every part in there.
Thanks for all your time guys/gals,I really appreciate the feedback........ bozo4ford
