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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-21-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,352
Posted By Tikiole
Not sure about your codes and the exact situation...

Not sure about your codes and the exact situation but have you checked the idle air bypass thing? Its mounted to the air box or intake manifold past the throttle body. I've seen them get plugged up...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-15-2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,128
Posted By Tikiole
http://easyautodiagnostics.com/ford/ignition_modul...

http://easyautodiagnostics.com/ford/ignition_module/2.3L/ignition_module_test_3.php

Follow this link. It has a good explanation of your coil pack system, and testing process. I'm not sure if the...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-15-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,128
Posted By Tikiole
Hell yeah, I love pull a part! If your not sure...

Hell yeah, I love pull a part! If your not sure just bolt on another.. a good diagnostic trick. To test the coil, you have to test both sides of the coil. The primary windings are the power in and...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-14-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,128
Posted By Tikiole
http://www.obd-codes.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&...

http://www.obd-codes.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6556

Check out this link. Its saying dtc 90 is a cylinder balance test failure, possibly have a cylinder misfiring. And a dtc 224 is a primary...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-13-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,128
Posted By Tikiole
What's that code? I got an app that will check...

What's that code? I got an app that will check codes.. there should be a prefix to the code...u-b-p-c? That's what IT says..

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If its a p-0090 it could be a fuel pressure control...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-13-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,348
Posted By Tikiole
can you verify this theory? egr valve and knock sensor codes...

So after some extensive searching I found a good used egr valve, a good egr sensor, the tube, the plug for the manifold, and a couple of codes... i havent installed it yet but during the KOER scan I...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-04-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,630
Posted By Tikiole
Usually there is no sealer required. Make sure...

Usually there is no sealer required. Make sure you torque to specs or it might leak. I don't recommend silicone at all but if necessary, only use a paper thin film and clean all surfaces with a...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-04-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,037
Posted By Tikiole
That's alright. Not a problem.

That's alright. Not a problem.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 05-28-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,037
Posted By Tikiole
Here's a picture of mine..

Here's a picture of mine..
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 05-28-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,037
Posted By Tikiole
Yes the computer stores codes In the memory....

Yes the computer stores codes In the memory. Depending on the year and style, obd 1&2 will determine how. Mine has a service port by the air box, plug in scan tool, ground single wire to batt-, and...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 05-28-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,468
Posted By Tikiole
EGR Valve bypass cause severe lack of power?

So I've posted several different times about my rangers mystery issues. Well I might have figured it out. The EGR is gone, with a plate blocking it off. Green vac is plugged. I've been told that this...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-01-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,312
Posted By Tikiole
A ha. Plug worked. So I'm still losing pressure....

A ha. Plug worked. So I'm still losing pressure. The test says that my pump or injectors are the cause of this. The pump passes the running test, and the injectors pass the ohms test. But it is...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-01-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,069
Posted By Tikiole
That is confusing. I agree. I would check all the...

That is confusing. I agree. I would check all the basics, timing belt, ignition timing (with a timing light), check to see that the pcm is controlling the advance correctly... other than that, hope...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 04-01-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,128
Posted By Tikiole
I got the wrong IAC from partsrain.com for a 89...

I got the wrong IAC from partsrain.com for a 89 Stang 2.3. As soon as it started it revved out of control. Apparently it was for a 5.0. It allowed sooo much air past that it just redlined. We cleaned...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-26-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,312
Posted By Tikiole
So apparently I might have a bad fuel pump. It...

So apparently I might have a bad fuel pump. It pressurizes to 40 but doesnt hold that pressure. Book says to plug fuel return line and see if pressure drops when key off. How do you plug the return...
Forum: Other Engine Tech 03-19-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,240
Posted By Tikiole
Just trying to help dude. A Turbo is a Turbo. No...

Just trying to help dude. A Turbo is a Turbo. No matter the application. But I did find out that a 5.0 won't produce enough exhaust pressure to spool that Cummings Turbo. A twin Turbo kit is...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-18-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,312
Posted By Tikiole
So I put the new regulator on. Now I'm really...

So I put the new regulator on. Now I'm really confused. So with the reg unplugged. I have 40 psi running and when I shut it off it still looses a ton of pressure. I can't figure out where I'm losing...
Forum: Other Engine Tech 03-18-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,240
Posted By Tikiole
I like turbos too. Idk the details of a Cummings...

I like turbos too. Idk the details of a Cummings Turbo but... I've seen on a turbo honda, they put in boost dials that control how much psi you push. Mounts inside the cab. I wouldn't boost the 302...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-18-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,037
Posted By Tikiole
The regulator should be on the fuel rail. A round...

The regulator should be on the fuel rail. A round thing that has a vacuum line coming off it. Here is a pic of my 86 2.3l. I just replaced it. It has three up side down Allen head bolts to remove...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-18-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,069
Posted By Tikiole
Do you know how many miles are on this engine?...

Do you know how many miles are on this engine? Usually a backfire is related to timing, either in the valve train or ignition timing. A worn or flat cam can run rough and maybe cause a backfire....
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-06-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,312
Posted By Tikiole
And the exhaust, its straight pipe back to a...

And the exhaust, its straight pipe back to a Turbo muffler. All new. Good thought though. ;)
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-06-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,312
Posted By Tikiole
Here is pic. I got a new one last night from o o...

Here is pic. I got a new one last night from o o o O'reileys. $25 after tax. Well see tonight.

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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-06-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,312
Posted By Tikiole
Thanks for the tip. Ill check/redo the grounds....

Thanks for the tip. Ill check/redo the grounds. But I did find a problem. My pressure regulator bit the dust. With the regulator unplugged and vaccuum plugged i have 40 psi running. Shut it off and I...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-04-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,714
Posted By Tikiole
A glasspack or (cherry bomb) is a long round...

A glasspack or (cherry bomb) is a long round "muffler" that is hollow. The inside edges are full of fiberglass. It makes for a no restriction muffler that crackles or pops when you ride a gear down....
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-03-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,714
Posted By Tikiole
I did straight pipe with a Turbo muff. Sounds...

I did straight pipe with a Turbo muff. Sounds beefy for a four Banger. I have no cat, but you can still put one on after it and dump it out before the rear tire. That won't effect the emissions at...
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