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09-28-2010, 07:58 PM
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Need help with my '97 ranger
Hi, I have a problem with my 97 ranger that i'm hoping someone on this forum can help me fix. the engine is a 2.3 litter and it barley runs. you have to floor it just to get the rpm's up. when i'm taking off in first it almost stalls unless i feather the clutch. there is no engine light on either . so i am guessing there would be no codes if i took it to the dealer. i am guessing it is a problem with a sensor. there is a wire going to a sensor in the air intake right before the throttle body. when i disconnect it nothing changes. could this be the problem? does anyone know what sensor that is? any help would be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by Allbrian; 09-28-2010 at 08:02 PM. 
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09-29-2010, 07:05 PM
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Re: Need help with my '97 ranger
there still could be a code but prob not since there arent any lights on. i would check for fuel related problems first. fuel filter, injectors, pump, etc. how many miles are on the truck? and has it been doing this for awhile? or did it just all of a sudden happen?
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1998 ranger extended cab, 2wd, 4.0 ohv, 5 speed, sony xploid 52 4 way watt radio, 2 pair of pioneer 240 watt speakers, Cobra 29 LX LCD CB radio pushing 100 watts  , k&n air filter, 15 inch exploder wheels, dual exhaust with 4 inch stainless tips , 2 12 inch subs with a 1000 watt amp just for the hell of it!new project: dirt track modified racing at the local saturday night track .
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09-30-2010, 05:21 AM
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Re: Need help with my '97 ranger
My son just bought it from an auction that way(dummy
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09-30-2010, 06:10 PM
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Re: Need help with my '97 ranger
maybe compression? how does it idle?
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09-30-2010, 10:29 PM
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Re: Need help with my '97 ranger
the sensor in the intake is just an air temp sensor...it wouldn't cause a major problem
i'm thinking loose throttle cable..... does it idle smooth? grab the throttle on the throttle body and rev it by hand....any difference?
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10-01-2010, 10:09 AM
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Re: Need help with my '97 ranger
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10-02-2010, 01:30 PM
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Re: Need help with my '97 ranger
Stupid question maybe....whats the air filter look like? Is it clean...or dirty...also Fuel filter change for sure. And what about the exhaust...any restrictions? And don't say the catalytic converter lol unless its actually plugged
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