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PLEASE HELP: Truck Hardly Running, 96 ranger


Theguy427
05-05-2004, 12:00 AM
I have a 96 Ranger XLT. The Truck Starts right up, but as soon as i start driving, it idols like it's missing. It feels like it is running off 2 cylinders. Once it is up to operating tempature it drives normal. every Mechanic i take it to just wants to throw parts at it until it is running right. Can anyone help.

I have an aftermarket exhaust but that is about it.

splashiod
05-05-2004, 12:44 PM
Is your CEL on? Did it just start this all of a sudden? How old are plugs & wires? You could check for vacuum leaks, clean MAF & trottlebody for cheap fix. Good Luck!

Theguy427
05-05-2004, 11:01 PM
No the CEL never came on, and it did happen over night but it wasn't as bad as it is now. I just had the pulgs and wires changed and another mechanic has looked at it sence then and said they where all gaped right, and looked for a vacuum leak and couldn't find one. I have put a fuel additive cleaner in but i guess i will have to pull off the intake and clean the trottlebody. Thanks for your help

2000mudder
05-05-2004, 11:39 PM
if it only does it when its cold it could be the temp sensor. it tells the computer when it registers a cold reading to send more fuel to motor.if its bad it will not idle up like a choke would

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