Wednesday, October 2, 2013
How to Troubleshoot a1988 Ford Ranger
The 1988 Ford Ranger is a six-cylinder vehicle that was manufactured in two- and four-wheel drive. The pickup truck was also manufactured in 2.0-liter models and 2.9-liter models. The 2.9-liter model provides extra power and is a popular version for four wheel drive applications. The 2.9-liter also comes with moderate towing capabilities. The lack of an on-board computer system makes it possible for amateur mechanics to perform repairs. The fuel injected truck is subject to a number of different mechanical problems that can be repaired with basic tools and minimal knowledge.
Instructions
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Turn the key to the "On" position without starting the vehicle. Test the power on the dome light, stereo and the headlights. If the vehicle does not have power, check the battery connections and use a voltage meter to check the battery for voltage. Use jumper cables and a second vehicle to jump start the vehicle and the battery. If the battery continues to drain, install a new battery.
2Replace the alternator if the battery is in good condition but the vehicle continues to experience power failure. The bad alternator will drain the battery and prevent the vehicle from starting but it will not prevent the vehicle from running with a jump start.
3Attempt to start the engine and listen carefully for a single click. The sound is indicative of a bad starter. Climb under the vehicle and locate the starter. The starter is a cylindrical object with a second smaller cylinder attached. Hit the main cylinder with a hammer and attempt to start the vehicle. Replace the starter as soon as possible.
4Drive the vehicle and shift through the manual gears at different speeds. Rough shifting is indicative of a bad clutch or a bad transmission. A bad clutch will feel loose and be difficult to put in gear while a bad transmission will make a grinding noise and be very tight while attempting to find the different gears. Both require advanced mechanical knowledge and are expensive to replace.
5Listen to the vehicle as you drive. Squealing sounds on turns mean the belts are loose and sputtering and backfiring are often due to fouled spark plugs and bad injectors. Vehicles that do not increase power with increased gas have bad fuel injectors.
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