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#1878 of 2991 Re: problems with lights [nerangerdrvr] by redsoxfan5

Dec 22, 2005 (7:45 pm)

Replying to: nerangerdrvr (Feb 19, 2001 3:58 am)
I have been having a problem in my 1998 Ranger xlt 5spd mnl trans truck with the lights. When a passenger gets in, the overhead lights like to stay on. After about 20 mins, they blink out, as the should normally. The door open dummy light stays on too...anyone know anything?
 
This is most likely a bad door switch. ford hid them WELL in the 98 models, so I can't suggest where it's located, but if you can find it, replace it. Also, let me know its location, my sister has a similar problem with a 98 Mercury (Ford) Sable, but i can't locate the switch

#1879 of 2991 Re: '94 Ranger Fuel pump circuitry problem [xiangyh] by redsoxfan5

Dec 22, 2005 (8:01 pm)

Replying to: xiangyh (Feb 21, 2001 11:50 pm)
I also own a 94 Ranger. Look at your Haynes manual again. i have the same book. The wiring diagrams are in chapter 12, the one applicable to mine in particular is on page 12-19. Since you are going from the fuse to the inertia switch, you are bypassing the fuel pump relay, which is most likely the culprit. Good luck.
 
My '94 Ranger failed to startup recently. After some debugging work, I found out that the fuel pump is not turned on during startup. The fuse is fine. I can also make the fuel pump running by jumping a wire directly to inertia switch. So the problem must lies somewhere in the circuit between the fuse and the inertia switch. I have a Haynes Repair Manual but could not find any wiring diagram about the fuel pump. Does anyone know how the fuel pump is wired, or where I can possibly find the wiring diagram? Thanks in advance!

#1880 of 2991 Re: problems with lights [redsoxfan5] by bolivar

Dec 23, 2005 (12:01 am)

Replying to: redsoxfan5 (Dec 22, 2005 7:45 pm)
Another usual problem with this age Rangers.
 
The switch is inside the doors. It is near the lock itself, not the hinges. Some people have luck spraying WD40 or Electrical Cleaner through the lock or through the outside handle.
 
Best way is to remove the door panel and actually get to the switch. Clean it or replace it.

#1881 of 2991 Re: 99 ranger 3.0 with auto [gaston3] by redsoxfan5

Dec 23, 2005 (2:45 am)

Replying to: gaston3 (Feb 14, 2001 3:04 pm)
I was looking at a 99 ranger 4x4 with the 3.0 engine and the auto 4 spd trans. When test driving I noticed that when I slowed down to a crawl I could feel a thunk in the drive line some where, then when I took off from a stand still I felt another thunk. Is this normal for a ford? I am not used to fords so I am wondering if this one is about to have a problem. It had 31k miles on it.
  
Thanks!
 
This isn't normal on any car, I would look at something else. I own a 1994 V6 Ranger, 5 speed maual with no such issues

#1882 of 2991 Re: problems with lights [bolivar] by redsoxfan5

Dec 23, 2005 (2:48 am)

Replying to: bolivar (Dec 23, 2005 12:01 am)
The switch is inside the doors. It is near the lock itself, not the hinges. Some people have luck spraying WD40 or Electrical Cleaner through the lock or through the outside handle.
  
Best way is to remove the door panel and actually get to the switch. Clean it or replace it.
 
This will then likely apply to the situation I have with the Sable. Thanks

#1883 of 2991 Re: Noise from my power steering [brently1] by redsoxfan5

Dec 23, 2005 (3:13 am)

Replying to: brently1 (Dec 18, 2005 12:01 pm)
My truck has quite a noise coming from the power steering. Is this normal for the rangers?
 
Check the fluid level

#1884 of 2991 Re: modification to horn [fadedford] by redsoxfan5

Dec 23, 2005 (3:20 am)

Replying to: fadedford (Dec 21, 2005 12:42 am)
I am wondering how to go about changing the turn signal horn in my 1984 ranger to a steering wheel horn instead.
 
You may have to get a steering wheel off an newer model or an aftermarket replacement, since a horn switch isnt built into your steering wheel. Then you will have to re route the switch wire(s) to the steering wheel's horn button

#1885 of 2991 Re: All the problems I'm hearing with Rangers, Hmmm [jneal] by jefferyg

Dec 24, 2005 (12:56 pm)

Replying to: jneal (Dec 22, 2005 5:45 pm)
Dodge - "that warning is for pedestrians"
 
Yeah, I guess if you're walking toward one, it would be a good turn toward a ford.

#1886 of 2991 Weekend Wrench Warrior Snaps Bolt by spyder123

Dec 24, 2005 (7:22 pm)

I was attempting to remove the schock absorber on my '94 4x4 Ranger when I snapped the bottom mounting hardware. This would be the tab stud that is on the radius arm. Does anybody know if the tab stud is removable/replaceable w/o having to replace the entire radius arm? It appears it should come off, but, then it looks like it was machine pressed. Gotta love those engineers!

#1887 of 2991 Anti-Sway Bars by ridge_runner

Dec 24, 2005 (10:26 pm)

I just picked up a '91 Ranger, 2.3, 5 speed. I am enjoying the truck but don't like the way it handles through turns and during quick changes in steering. Has anyone tried anti-sway bars?

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