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    2004 Ranger Cylinder 4 misfire

    So I recently bought a 2004 Ranger Edge with the 3.0L in it, and for the most part it runs beautifully. However, I keep getting p0304 (cylinder 4 misfire) and a p0316 (misfire detected on startup) codes along with a slightly rough idle. I was only getting the codes on hot startups, and...
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    My new Ranger, "Black Knight"

    I haven't been here in awhile since I got rid of my Explorer. I just bought a new truck this past week though, and I love it. It is a 2004 Ranger Edge, 4wd, with 31x10.5 Goodyear Wrangler Muds on 15 inch American Racing rims. Powered by the 3.0 V6 with the 5speed auto transmission. This one...
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    Alpine or Infinity speakers?

    So I will be buying some new speakers for my car soon and need advice on what to get. I will go ahead and say this is not for an Explorer, it is for my Saturn that I now drive that replaced it. I'm not too keen on the stock speakers in this car, and want to upgrade. I am not currently nor...
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    Need paint repair advice

    Alright, this isn't for an Explorer, as I don't drive one anymore. This is for the car that replaced it, my 2001 Saturn SL (I know, lame). It is obvious the PO tried to do some paint work on it and failed miserably. The result is a giant cloudy spot in the middle of the hood. It looks...
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    Parting out 94 Eddie Bauer

    My truck is now officially dead. Tried to fix the tranny problem with a new TC, didn't work. So now it's time to call it a goner and part it out. The truck doesn't engage in gear, and the transmission makes a nasty whirring/grinding noise. Thought it was the Torque Converter, replaced it, it...
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    No gears, bad noises.

    So I was driving along today like normal, mid throttle, and my explorer goes to shift into third gear and something popped. I lost forward gear, so I coasted into a driveway. It went into reverse for a second or two, then nothing. This whole time it's making a nasty whirring noise. It makes...
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    Easy ways to terminate the end of a strap

    Figured this was the best place to put this thread. I recently acquired some 1" ratchet straps from work that were going to be thrown out. Reason being the hooks on the end were cut off for some dumb reason, so as they stand now they aren't really usable. I figured I would take them and...
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    2012 Mustang Boss 302 Revealed

    http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/ford-mustang-boss-302-is-back-for-2012/ Also: http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=33066
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    Fuel Gauge wierdness

    So I was out of gas today and went to put some in. I have been running on empty a couple of days, so I was cutting it kind of close. I put $15 in, about 5.5 gallons, and started on my way. That's where something strange happened. I started the truck, fuel gauge went from empty to as full...
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    Another voltage drop problem - Need an electical guru

    So, I've been having this problem with voltage drop at idle for some time now. The starter, battery, alternator, and battery cables are all new. There is also an extra 4 guage wire running from the alternator to the solenoid on the fender where everything is else is connected. This problem...
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    Source for Alternator to Solenoid wire?

    I've been having a slight issue with voltage drop at idle. I've narrowed it down to an old alternator to solenoid wire. My problem is I can't find one to buy it. I've searched online at all the parts stores including RockAuto and Fast Parts Network to no avail. This is the main wire that...
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    Suggestions for cleaning my high mileage motor

    Alright so I think my good old lifter tap is starting to worsen some. It used to mostly go away when warm. But it doesn't anymore. Still sounds like it always has, just doesn't go away. It doesn't sound like the rods are wearing away or anything yet, the sound always changes to the point it...
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    Which transmission?

    So my buddy has an '04 Ranger with the 4.0 and the 5-speed auto. I'm trying to figure out what transmission he has, he's having some shift flare and delayed reverse issues. I've looked and all I know is that it is either the 5r55e or 5r55w. I'm going to set him up with a shift kit and an EPC...
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    Brother is looking at a Jeep...what do I need to warn him about?

    So my brother is looking at buying this Jeep. 2000 Cherokee Classic to be exact. All stock as far as I know. Has the 4.0L, 4 speed OD auto, Select trac (2wd, AWD, 4wd, 4L). What does he need to look for? I didn't know if these things still had the CAD in 2000, but I mentioned it to him...
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    Charging issues

    Ok, so due to problems I was having awhile ago, my explorer has basically a completely new charging system. It has new cables, a new alternator, and a new battery. For the most part everything works fine, always starts great, battery works just as it should. However, I have a problem with...
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    Some common sense when rebuilding your starter

    So, I thought I would share a little information with you guys that I learned the hard way. Story goes like this: So a few months ago my starter quit working. Ok, so I rebuilt the starter with new brushes and cleaned the stator off some for a good contact surface. Slapped it back...
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    Full length console in a first gen?

    Has anyone swapped out a second gen full length console into a first gen? I looked around but couldn't find anything. I could use the extra storage space, want to know if this could be possible. I know there may have to be some mods to the dash right where it goes, but that's fine.
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    1990 GMC 1500 no start

    Alright, so this is my dad's truck, which I'm driving while my explorer is down. Anyways, we had a no-start condition a couple times before, first time a new fuel pump solenoid fixed it, second time the fuel pump. Now it's doing it again. I can spray starter fluid in the throttle body and...
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    Which u-joints?

    I need the numbers for the driveshaft u-joints, 1994 explorer 4x4 automatic. I'm thought they were listed somewhere, but I can't find it for the life of me :confused:
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    Broken Band

    So I pulled the pan to replace some of the tranny fluid on my A4LD. While I was in there, I thought I'd adjust the bands and re-torque the valve body bolts, since it hasn't shifted right for about 2 years. By not shifting right, I mean 1-2 had to be done by moving the shifter from D-OD, you...
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    What's the secret to streak-free windows?

    Ok, this is one thing that has always bugged me. For the life of me, I can't get perfectly streak-free windows. I've used multiple types of glass cleaner, cotton rags, paper towels, and newspaper, all in different combinations. The combo that got it the best was glass cleaner and paper...
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    The infamous IAC woo, only on a first gen

    Alright, so I know there are lots of threads on this, but nothing for the first gen. I think I have the infamous IAC noise. It only does it every now and then, usually before it's warmed up completely. It goes away when I hit the gas. It sounds like it's coming from the IAC, I've just never...
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    cylinder #2 misfire

    I have no spark on cylinder #2 (I think that's the one, passenger side middle one). After testing, I have fuel, every other cylinder works fine, I just don't have spark on that one cylinder. The coil pack's resistance checks out fine. So is it possible for one cylinder to go out on the...
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    How much should I expect to pay?

    I'm thinking of getting the A/C charged back up again in my explorer. I previously removed the condenser after I wrecked it, so it was open to the atmosphere for awhile, and so the accumulator needs replaced. So I'm looking to getting that done, the system evacuated, and then recharged. What...
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    Another EGR problem, DPFE?

    Ok, I have been having EGR problems for god knows how long now. Everything runs fine, I still have a CEL though. I have always had EGR codes, 332 and 335 come to mind. 332 means insufficient EGR flow and 335 is EGR circuit voltage out of range. Awhile ago, while trying to fix it, I ended up...
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