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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-08-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,519
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: O/D Light always flashing

OD light flashing constantly means transmission is in limp mode from having a fault. you can disconnect the battery for 20 seconds to clear it or use a scan tool. Get the codes read then clear it to...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-08-2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,957
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: 97 3.0 RWD 4r44e AT

If you start off in first gear to about 20mph and let off the gas the engine should slow your truck down. If your truck coast like its in neutral then the valve body gasket is blown. If its not blown...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-26-2013, 02:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,572
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: 4r44e won't move unless OD turned off

02RangerFX4 - Where in the world did you come up with this? Why post when you have no clue what you are talking about? All OD automatic transmissions are designed for OD to be on full time unless you...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-24-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 705
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: Need help with transmission problem

Valve body??
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-24-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 705
Posted By rjdelapp
Need help with transmission problem

97 3.0 4r44e tranny just started yesterday - When in OD wont move from stopped in forward or reverse. Tries to move but engine revs with little movement. Turn OD off and it drives normal in forward...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-23-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,572
Posted By rjdelapp
4r44e won't move unless OD turned off

97 3.0 4r44e tranny just started today - When in OD wont move from stopped in forward or reverse. Tries to move but engine revs with little movement. Turn OD off and it drives normal in forward but...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-22-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,200
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: Heater dont work but blows cold air on heat

If the engine temperature is good then the actuator door my be broken and not moving fully open/closed. Common problem with rangers. Napa has replacement door for less than $20 if thats the problem.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-20-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,563
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: Won't turn over

I would look into the anti theft system. Is the light on or flashing? Have you cycled the door locks with the remote fob when it does it? Disconnect the battery to reset the computer. Check all...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-17-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: to do a tranny fluid change or not?!?

Look at the color of the fluid. If its dark it needs changed. If it red and transparent it has been changed. I would just do a fluid flush rather than a filter change too if it is shifting ok. Just...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-16-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,736
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: Idler & Tensioner pulley?

I thought my idler pulley was bad so i bought new one. Turned out to be the tensioner pulley so i put the idler on the tensioner housing. They are the same size and same bearing number just use old...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-13-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,026
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: 01 2.3L stumbles when on load

Plugs and wires plus can of injector cleaner should take care of it.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-12-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,700
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: 98 Ranger, cranks but does not start after low oil

Replace the starter. It is shorted.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-09-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,121
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: 3.0 problems

You need to set the distributor with timing light rather than to rpm's. hesitation is from timing changing/retarding which lowers the rpms. Advanced timing reduces hesitation and increases rpms. Have...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 02-09-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,507
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: Terrible MPG's and no "engine light"...HELP

My mileage dropped suddenly with no codes showing up. Found blown fuse #26 for tranny and overdrive switch on shifter wouldn't work. Replaced fuse and back to 19 mpg.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-07-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,803
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: camshaft position sensor help

He replaced the cam sync sensor on top and yes they do break and you have to pick the broken pieces out. If you read every reply from him in this post he says he replaced the coil and one plug. Read...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-07-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,803
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: camshaft position sensor help

You changed one plug? You need to replace all spark plugs at same time and if the plug wires are original thay should be changed also. It will miss under a load and idle like crap with bad plugs and...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 02-07-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,376
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: No spark in crank, spark in run. Need some help

Check all fuses?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 02-07-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: '99 ranger A/C pulley clicking, need help (video)

Yes this is normal. The ac compressor cycles unless on full ac or off.
Forum: Off Topic 02-07-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: Best F series forum?

http://www.fordf150.net/forums/

is a good one.
Forum: Interior Tech 01-24-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,448
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: Power Window Problem

More than likely the gears are stripped in the motor. Not too hard to replace and can find on Ebay for around 50 bucks.
Forum: Interior Tech 01-23-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,396
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: Dimmable LED Strips?

If you use your dimmer switch the led lights won't work properly and it shortens the life of led. You must use a dimmer switch for led lights which just pulses the dc current to make them dim. They...
Forum: General Tech 01-22-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 563
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: 94 Can't run heat and lights at same time please help!

Check the nut that holds the pully on the alternator, may be loose. Bad tensioner causing belt to slip? If not somthing in the alternator is not right because it is not putting out enough amps to...
Forum: Interior Tech 01-22-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,396
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: Dimmable LED Strips?

Ebay has dimmer with remote for less than 7 bucks. Here is link. I use these for undercounter led lighting. ...
Forum: Off Topic 01-20-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,014
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: If Tom Brady wins today?

Montana won superbowl 4 times.
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-18-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,749
Posted By rjdelapp
Re: 98 ranger will not turn over in cold

Check your antifreeze. May causing cyl to lock on pistons but hopefully not freezing hard enough to crack the block. If it was a weak battery it would just turn over slower but should start.
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