Ranger Help
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Ranger Help
My son has a 1999 Ford Ranger Std. cab w/a 3.0 flex fuel V6 motor. It has 120k miles on it and I am considering buying it from him. He discovered that cylinder #5 has low compression and make the engine run rough. His mechanic thinks it could be a head gasket or a valve problem.
So, about a month ago he replaced his ride with a new Jeep and parked the Ranger on the front lawn For Sale, with the mechanics information posted on the window.
After 4 weeks of sitting the battery died, so he tried to jump it, and it turned over but wouldn’t start.
We removed the air intake and shot Either into the tube. It started right up. After getting a full charge on the battery, we tried to start it again and it would turn over nicely but wouldn’t start. Once again we shot Either in the intake and started right up. Then shut it off and would not start again.
After some research on web sites I replaced the gas filter. NOTHING!!! WON”T START WITHOUT EITHER!!!!!! I am perplexed.
Do you, or someone you know have a solution for this. I really need help.
Thanks,
Terry
So, about a month ago he replaced his ride with a new Jeep and parked the Ranger on the front lawn For Sale, with the mechanics information posted on the window.
After 4 weeks of sitting the battery died, so he tried to jump it, and it turned over but wouldn’t start.
We removed the air intake and shot Either into the tube. It started right up. After getting a full charge on the battery, we tried to start it again and it would turn over nicely but wouldn’t start. Once again we shot Either in the intake and started right up. Then shut it off and would not start again.
After some research on web sites I replaced the gas filter. NOTHING!!! WON”T START WITHOUT EITHER!!!!!! I am perplexed.
Do you, or someone you know have a solution for this. I really need help.
Thanks,
Terry
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Have someone turn on the key and remove the fuel cap and listen for the fuel pump. You should hear a humming sound, if not the fuel pump isn't running. Also, I don't have many head gasket or valve problems with 3.0L engines.
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Welcome to FTE Terrence. Im glad you chose the best site on the net for Ford-Trucks! See you around the boards!!
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can you hear the fuel pump work when you turn the key on?
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can you hear the fuel pump work when you turn the key on?
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NO. I assume when I spray the either into the air intake and it starts, there is spark, because it starts and runs.Terry
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I just spoke to a buddy of mine about this problem, and he thinks it could be caused from a weak spark. The thought is that the spark may be strong enough to light off the either but not gasoline. Sounds like a good theory to me. I'll see if I can check that out somehow.
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Code reading help
I just ran the codes as follows: I need help in understanding these. I also took apart the MAF Sensor and cleaned it and disconnected the battery for 15 minutes....Had NO affect!
DTC PO102
MAF of VAF
Circuit Low Input
DTC P1121
Thrott Pos Sensor A
Inconsistant With
MAF/MAP Sensor
DTC PO102
MAF of VAF
Circuit Low Input
DTC P1121
Thrott Pos Sensor A
Inconsistant With
MAF/MAP Sensor
Last edited by Terrence; Dec 12, 2006 at 09:51 AM. Reason: missed information
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