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Forum: Electrical Tech 03-10-2014, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,299
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: Are Airbag Control Modules Swappable for 1998 Rangers?

Just wanted to update this thread that indeed they are swappable. I ordered one from a junk yard I found on car-parts.com for $19 plus s&h. Sure beats Ford's $409 price plus "programming."
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-10-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,418
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: How long does a clock spring job take?

Overall, the clock spring job took me a little over an hour as a first timer.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-07-2014, 07:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 628
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: air bag light

You need to figure out which code it's throwing. Watch the light very closely at startup. The first set of consecutive blinks is your first number.

I think code 46 is bad driver's pretensioner....
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-28-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,152
Posted By ClipperClopper
1998 Ford Ranger Clockspring Workshop Manual Instructions

I've recently come across the Ford manual instructions for a 1998 Ford Ranger clockspring job. I thought I'd share them.

Linked here...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-25-2014, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,418
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: How long does a clock spring job take?

Just to be a good forum member: Turns out that I ended up having a bad RCM. The service I sent it to sent it back saying it had an internal hardware failure. My guess is that the thing went bad. The...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-24-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: 98 Ford Ranger 2wd Cruize control Issue

You might want to check all your fuses. I'd start with the ones in the panel to the left of the steering wheel that is obscured by the door when it's shut.
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-18-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,299
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: Are Airbag Control Modules Swappable for 1998 Rangers?

Thanks! That's more detail than my Ford dealer wanted to give. I found one for $19 on car-part.com that's worth the gamble to find out now that I have a better sense that there's a chance it will...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-17-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,299
Posted By ClipperClopper
Are Airbag Control Modules Swappable for 1998 Rangers?

...Or is programming of the module necessary by the dealer?

My airbag computer must have gone bad on me. The 1998 Ford Ranger 2WD is flashing a 19 code, meaning the airbag module was full and/or...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-05-2014, 07:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,485
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: Rewiring the a/c

No, my A/C doesn't run when the truck is turned off. It blows like it should but I'm not sure the compressor works as it's been too cold to test since I bought the thing in October.

One thing to...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-04-2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,418
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: How long does a clock spring job take?

Since it's flashing the 19 code and the mechanics diagnostic computer indicated it had a full RCM, I sent it off for a reset. The dealership wanted $409 plus $70 in labor to take care of it. I...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-03-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,485
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: Rewiring the a/c

Don't know about the a/c but there's no end to the genius of former Ford Ranger owners. I feel your pain here :driver:

There's only one red wire coming from my positive terminal and it's meant to...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-03-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: No Power to 3rd Brake Light

Spot on! Credit where credit is due :)

The symptom this was making (power being sent to the rear brake lights) was strange enough that I as well as the guys at Napa thought the problem was that...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-03-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: No Power to 3rd Brake Light

Thanks for the reply. Turns out that my problem was much bigger than this. I took it into my mechanic. He found the problem in the wiring harness under the driver's seat. The previous owner, who I've...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-03-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,418
Posted By ClipperClopper
How long does a clock spring job take?

I'll be putting in a new clock spring this coming weekend. The truck has cruise. In your experience, how long does one of these jobs take start to finish the first time you do it?

I'll be picking...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-03-2014, 08:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,614
Posted By ClipperClopper
1998 2.5L RCM - Restraint Control Module Removal

In looking for information on how to pull my RMC, I didn't find any information with pictures for this particular RCM. There are lots of other guides and threads online that indicate the RCM is sort...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-31-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,027
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: 96 4Cyl 5spd won't go in any gear

When I picked up the parts online for my clutch job, I found I did the best in terms of price and quality by sourcing them from wherever I could find them at the right price. Even with higher...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-22-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,192
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: What's this wire to?

I think that's it! Once I moved it off of some metal the radio noise started. I'll try to ground the end somewhere and see where that gets me. Thanks a million.

I would imagine I could even...
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-22-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,496
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: Updated 3rd Brake Light with Rubber Gasket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310755542000?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-20-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,192
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: What's this wire to?

Thanks for the hint about the signature. Taken care of. The picture should be showing up now, I had a lot of trouble getting the link to feed through properly.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-20-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,192
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: What's this wire to?

Bump
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-20-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By ClipperClopper
What's this wire to?

This wire is sticking out on the floor beneath the carpet of my 1998 Ranger. It was not connected on its u-shaped connector but I connected it just to see if it solves a problem I'm having. I looked...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-20-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,192
Posted By ClipperClopper
What's this wire to?

I have a wire and harness that seem to have broken off in my engine compartment from one end. The wire comes out of a harness that splits 3 ways right beneath the coils. It looks like there's a black...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-20-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,110
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: 2.3 won't start after timing belt replacement

I read elsewhere online that the 2.3L can be set to 10 degrees before TDC but it made no sense to me how this could be the case. There's a sensor that aligns the crank shaft position with the...
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-20-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,496
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: Updated 3rd Brake Light with Rubber Gasket

Well, I spoke too soon. The replacement light is a universal type that also fits F150s, F250s, etc., and frankly, it leaves a lot to be desired where sealing are concerned. It does not mount up...
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-17-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By ClipperClopper
Re: No Power to 3rd Brake Light

Thanks. I'd forgotten to mention that I got water in there when the brake light leaked.

I'd also forgotten to mention that the driver's side rear speaker made a static sounding pop after it got...
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