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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-19-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 674
Posted By joedawsn
Re: which starter?

Apparently! Is that a sufficient starter? Should it be Motorcraft? I'm on a budget...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-19-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 674
Posted By joedawsn
which starter?

I am ordering a new starter, after I already replaced my coil, wires, and plugs. The starter was apparently the problem all along... so I'm wondering if I can get the following starter to save some...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-15-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,720
Posted By joedawsn
Re: Coil, wires, and plugs

I just replaced the coil, wires and plugs this morning... starts and runs like a gem now. It started to mis-shift yesterday too. Thanks for the help yall
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-13-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,720
Posted By joedawsn
Re: Coil, wires, and plugs

sorry i was mistaken. it's a coil pack.

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Ok- well in that case it always cranks, and usually starts, but sometimes does not. And even when it starts, it sounds like the engine is...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-12-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,720
Posted By joedawsn
Re: Coil, wires, and plugs

it cranks, but has trouble turning over... you can hear it slowly purring and then it kicks in.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-12-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,720
Posted By joedawsn
Re: Coil, wires, and plugs

I am having an issue starting it. It will turn over, but when the motor tries to "kick in", for lack of a better term, it will take an extra couple seconds to start purring, or it won't start and it...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-12-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,720
Posted By joedawsn
Coil, wires, and plugs

I am replacing the ignition coil, spark plugs, and the wires as well this weekend. Forgive me for my ignorance of vehicles, but I have a quick question...

My 2004 Ford Ranger XLT 4cyl 2.3L has a...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-26-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By joedawsn
Re: The right battery?

It does have a sound system, but no sub-woofer or anything. Just some very high quality Alpines w/ pioneer unit. The one I have in there now is corroding on one of the terminals. Uploaded a picture...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-26-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By joedawsn
The right battery?

I am going to replace my battery in my 2004 4cyl 2.3L. I am wondering if there are any batteries in particular that I should be using for this vehicle. Autozone recommends a few different ones, but...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-23-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,011
Posted By joedawsn
Re: 2004 Ranger XLT 4 cyl 2.3

lol that wasn't meant to be insulting brother! I was just saying all of his advice as a whole was sound!
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 08-23-2016, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,539
Posted By joedawsn
Window stained

I used the following product to wipe around my window and brake light moldings (to clean it so I could put silicone around it): Purple Power Citrus Cleaner. Yes, I am sure there is a better product,...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-22-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,011
Posted By joedawsn
Re: 2004 Ranger XLT 4 cyl 2.3

As others mentioned, I simply removed and cleaned the MAF sensor, and the problem is not only solved, but it purrs like a kitten now. Amazing difference.
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-22-2016, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,161
Posted By joedawsn
Re: Cleaning MAF sensor

Yes, thank you.
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-18-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,161
Posted By joedawsn
Cleaning MAF sensor

Look yall... I know this is a silly question. I know very little about vehicles and maintaining them, other than the obvious common knowledge. I am going to clean my MAF sensor with that CRC product....
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-17-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,011
Posted By joedawsn
Re: 2004 Ranger XLT 4 cyl 2.3

already replaced the radiator cap. good advice though!!!
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-14-2016, 10:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,011
Posted By joedawsn
Re: 2004 Ranger XLT 4 cyl 2.3

It happened before the swap as well. And no, I didn't replace any fuel system components.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-14-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,011
Posted By joedawsn
Re: 2004 Ranger XLT 4 cyl 2.3

Trans is 135,000 im assuming. new motor now has about 70,000
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-14-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,011
Posted By joedawsn
Re: 2004 Ranger XLT 4 cyl 2.3

Again, I know nothing about vehicles, really... so I'm very sorry that this is so vague. Perhaps I need to do more investigating myself. I have actually suspected that something may be wrong with the...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-14-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,011
Posted By joedawsn
Re: 2004 Ranger XLT 4 cyl 2.3

Automatic. No warning lights. I got a new used engine 20,000 miles ago. The problem persisted even after the new engine. It sort of lurches I guess. Just had my tires balanced, and got brand new...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-13-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,011
Posted By joedawsn
2004 Ranger XLT 4 cyl 2.3

Hey yall-

I'm glad to be a member of this site! I bought a ranger in the summer of 2014, and I've come to love it, despite the fact that being 6'3 and fitting in it is sometimes a challenge :)
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