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Forum: Interior Tech 01-01-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,054
Posted By mfernandes
Re: Weak AC air flow - replaced blower & resistor?

Hi Glenn, happy new year.
Its been quite a while here on the forum.
If you replaced the blower resistor and the blower itself, Id first try to clean all the electrical connectors.
If the problem...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 08-20-2019, 03:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,390
Posted By mfernandes
Re: Superchips Flashpaq Tuner & 5R55E auto trans

The tunner, sorry.
Ill do some research

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mmm, Rangers 99-UP, damn!!!
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 08-15-2019, 06:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,093
Posted By mfernandes
Re: Flashpaq 1865 Tuner

Hi. Still have it? Can you please let me know if this will work on a 96 ranger 3.0?
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 08-15-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,390
Posted By mfernandes
Re: Superchips Flashpaq Tuner & 5R55E auto trans

Hi there. Do you have any idea if this works on a 96 3.0 liter engine?
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-07-2019, 03:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By mfernandes
Re: JET Programmer not working

Well, researching a little bit, I think Ive got the answer, but, I leave open another question.

My truck PCM is F57F-12A650-DCA and the software code is DIM0 and the hardware code is ML2-102...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-05-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,489
Posted By mfernandes
Re: No crank no start, new battery, wipers always on.

I think I know where your devil lives: starter solenoid.
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-04-2019, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By mfernandes
JET Programmer not working

Hi pals, its been a while since my last question/post, been very bussy lately.
Anyway, heres a question about a performence programmer.

I recently bought a JET Programmer model 15003,...
Forum: How-To Submissions 05-11-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,892
Posted By mfernandes
Re: HOW-TO: Replace ignition and door locks cylinders

If your door has never been taken apart, the tab has been there for 25 years, so keep pulling.
WD40 plus wobbling up and down may help.
If not, take the door interior panel off and try to work it...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-16-2018, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,625
Posted By mfernandes
Re: Exhaust fuel smell + bad MPG

UPDATE:

Well, as crazy as it might sound, I tryed this:

Removed the new K&N filter and installed the original Motorcraft filter and let the truck idle for a while; NO GAS SMELL ON THE EXHAUST
...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-13-2018, 04:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,625
Posted By mfernandes
Re: Exhaust fuel smell + bad MPG

Thanks for the answer dude; lets see:

1- 7000-9000 over how much time? 1 year? I dont do my oil changes due to the mileage driven if not for the time. What I mean is I dont drive 9000 miles a...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 09-12-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,625
Posted By mfernandes
Exhaust fuel smell + bad MPG

ok, please read carefully, as I think my scenario is different or more tricky from others.

Problem: exhaust fumes with gasoline smell and bad MPG

My truck is a 1996 Ranger XLT, 3.0 liter engine...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-27-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,636
Posted By mfernandes
Re: Shacking, gas smell while idling

Thanks a lor for the answer man.
I think I found the vacuum leak using the method you suggest.
I sprayed throttle body cleaner and I think the vacuum leak is on the IAC gasket.
Question is, can a...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-26-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,636
Posted By mfernandes
Re: Shacking, gas smell while idling

MONDAY UPDATE:

With the engione on, I can hear air, which means VACUUM LEAK.

I dont know exactly where its comming from, but deffinetely I can hear vacuum scaping from some where.

Any idea...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-25-2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,636
Posted By mfernandes
Re: Shacking, gas smell while idling

UPDATE:

Went for a longer test drive on the HW.
Not sure if has something to do, but I noticed the temp gauge never reached the normal operating temperature. The needle on the dash raised half...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-25-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,636
Posted By mfernandes
Shacking, gas smell while idling

Sunday strange situation pals, need some advise from you all.

Since a couple of weeks I’ve noticed a clear reduction on the mpg my truck does, and today I started up the truck and noticed that...
Forum: How-To Submissions 03-18-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,583
Posted By mfernandes
Re: How-to: super easy and important manteinance

SUNDAY UPDATE:

Today I want back to the truck wondering... if theres a upper drain, there should be a lower drain as well!

So, I crowled under the truck and found the lower drains, they are...
Forum: How-To Submissions 03-17-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,583
Posted By mfernandes
Re: How-to: super easy and important manteinance

Autumn clean for me ;)


Thanks a lot guys
Forum: How-To Submissions 03-16-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,583
Posted By mfernandes
How-to: super easy and important manteinance

Whats up everyone?
Its been a while since my last post... too much work I guess.

Here I bring you a very important yet super easy to do mainteinance for our Rangers; How to clean the windshield...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-04-2017, 03:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,669
Posted By mfernandes
Re: Adding oem Keyless Entry and power locks

I understand what you say, and Im sure 20 years after my truck was manufactured there are better systems.
The reason is I like to keep my truck as original as possible and I always like to use oem...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-02-2017, 05:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,669
Posted By mfernandes
Adding oem Keyless Entry and power locks

Hello there! Its been a while, this year Ive been very busy at work, but spring is comming here (I live on the other side of the Americas) and Ive got a new proyect for the Ranger.

Some years ago...
Forum: Interior Tech 05-28-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,381
Posted By mfernandes
Re: Cabin air filter is no longer a mystery.

Let us know more please.
Forum: Interior Tech 05-28-2017, 01:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 30,886
Posted By mfernandes
Re: The Mysterious Cabin Air Filter

There you go!!!!

The cabin air filter myth was, until now, like the fenix, impossible to catch.

Question is, if I want to add the filter, how should it be done?
Forum: Interior Tech 04-22-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 30,886
Posted By mfernandes
Re: The Mysterious Cabin Air Filter

I like plan C!
Tomorrow I'll upload detailed pictures
Forum: Interior Tech 04-22-2017, 02:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 30,886
Posted By mfernandes
Re: The Mysterious Cabin Air Filter

I see your point.
Tomorrow I will shoot some pics at the evaporator housing as well as the under dash ac plenum. Since I've got both out of the truck is much easier.
But, yes. The only way I can...
Forum: Interior Tech 04-22-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 30,886
Posted By mfernandes
Re: The Mysterious Cabin Air Filter

Hello there.
Im sorry to bring this old thread back again, but I found this on eBay:

http://i.imgur.com/z86NY3w.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Ojn3qTn.jpg

Its claims to be for 1998-2003 Rangers.
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