Confused about VIN number
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Confused about VIN number
I have a 1999 Ranger with the following VIN number:
1FTYR10V0XPA78659
My Chilton does not recognize V as a possible engine identifier. I have a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine, but they list that engine with a U identifier. My Check Engine light is on, and the problem was identified as a Camshaft Position Sensor problem, but when I consult the Chilton for the location of that sensor, the engine picture does not agree with what I find in the truck. I can't find the CMP, unless it is somewhere under the air conditioner mount. Is it possible that my particular V6 is a different engine?
1FTYR10V0XPA78659
My Chilton does not recognize V as a possible engine identifier. I have a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine, but they list that engine with a U identifier. My Check Engine light is on, and the problem was identified as a Camshaft Position Sensor problem, but when I consult the Chilton for the location of that sensor, the engine picture does not agree with what I find in the truck. I can't find the CMP, unless it is somewhere under the air conditioner mount. Is it possible that my particular V6 is a different engine?
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V is the Flex Fuel version of the U engine. There should be a flex fuel insignia on the tailgate.
The CMP is about where you would expect the distributor to be on a 302. There's two bolts holding the sensor on, wire connection pointing toward the front. Don't turn the synchronizer while removing the cmp sensor, or it must be re-aligned before the CMP sensor is installed.
The CMP is about where you would expect the distributor to be on a 302. There's two bolts holding the sensor on, wire connection pointing toward the front. Don't turn the synchronizer while removing the cmp sensor, or it must be re-aligned before the CMP sensor is installed.
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Still Confused!
Thanks for the tips. I will head sdown to the big city and see if I can find something at Napa. I'm still confused as to why every reference to CMP sensors on the 3.0 engine places the sensor in the front part of the engine, but mine is located in the right rear quadrant. Is the "V" engine really that different?
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The V engine is not that different, there's some additional fuel sensors and programming that allows it to run well on ethanol fuel.
The issue with your sensor might not require a replacement, it might be connection corrosion related, try some WD-40.
The issue with your sensor might not require a replacement, it might be connection corrosion related, try some WD-40.
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Thanks, I'll get back on the problem this morning. I was rally surprised to find the CMP on the right rear quadrant of the engine. Everything I have shows it to be located on the top left side. Were there different versions of the 3.0, V6?
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