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marlais Gate Opener
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:47 am Post subject:
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Both have good reviews. It only depend on the person that use it.
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 3:29 pm Post subject:
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Ok I have bought a ranger and am so far impressed!
No real issues with her, other than the glow plugs light seems to flash in a set on.. off.. on.. off.. pattern. I'm not sure if its the engine reaching operating temperature causing it or revving to 2500rpm.
She starts fine and does not smoke, but does seem sluggish - which I know could be the fact its not a powerfup engine anyway. Any ideas on what this may be?
I'm going to do a full service in the next few days.
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:57 pm Post subject:
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I should add I have just noticed it flash even though the temperature was not at operating neither did I rev over 2.5k.
The flash is exactly a second on and a second off.
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Xpajun Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:52 pm Post subject:
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Suggestion:
You are in limp mode and the flashing is the code for the fault?
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:18 pm Post subject:
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I did wonder that, it's not horrificly slow and may just be that I'm used to a pd130 vw bora. It will get its way up to 60mph, so I question weather it's in limp mode or not. It does have a really hard time getting beyond 60 though, is that reasonable for a Ranger?
However it is slower than I thought it needs to be and of course the flashing light must mean something.
Is there a way to tell if she's in limp mode?
I remember the seller mentioned something about the earth, how do I check that?
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cynic-al Mud Obsessed
Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Odometer: 6062 Location: scunthorpe
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:41 pm Post subject:
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That's not right, even my mk1 would happily cruise at 60 towing a land rover on a trailer... until the fuel pump went, then it used to struggle to drag itself to 60+
Which version ranger do you have? I don't know what the fault codes are on the rangers but if it has an odb port a code scan might be worthwhile by someone that can interpret it.
There are lots of earths on a car any idea to which the guy is referring? I would imagine the heater plugs earth through the block which must be earthed if it's turning over?
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:02 am Post subject:
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It's a late 2003 ranger, the one with bigger headlights if that makes sense. It does have a diagnostic port in the engine bay behind the nearside headlight.
I will message the guy to try and find out if he knows what earth it is. There is also one of those parrot hands free kits fitted so wonder if that's causing issues?
Update: messaged the guy and he said he would guess somewhere on the plugs but not sure where it leads too. I literally have next to no experience with diesel engines and don't really even know where the glow plugs are. I would guess somewhere near where a spark plug would be on a petrol engine, not sure if it's on inlet or exhaust side though.
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(pete) Mud Obsessed
Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Odometer: 5806 Location: aldershot
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:10 pm Post subject:
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Humm that's odd
Yours is a mk2 there won't be much wrong with it mine pulls OK through to 60-70 mph then still pulls but not as hard until over 90 mph (let's add on private land here)
Flashing glow plug lights mean something but I can't remember what I will have a dig and see what I can find
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Odometer: 4957 Location: Darlington Co Durham
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:31 pm Post subject:
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Mowgli wrote: | Ok I have bought a ranger and am so far impressed!
No real issues with her, other than the glow plugs light seems to flash in a set on.. off.. on.. off.. pattern. I'm not sure if its the engine reaching operating temperature causing it or revving to 2500rpm.
She starts fine and does not smoke, but does seem sluggish - which I know could be the fact its not a powerfup engine anyway. Any ideas on what this may be?
I'm going to do a full service in the next few days. |
You want to to go on www.fordrangerforum.com it's quite common, it could be as easy as a fuel filter.There are stories of needing to replace EGR valves, sticking turbo vanes,injectors and the such like so worth a read.
One of the fault codes is P0251
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:38 pm Post subject:
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Thanks, I shall check that site out when I get home. If its the one I think it is, it's a US site so as far as I know the US ranger is different to ours? I have a new filter a plugs to fit which I will do this Thursday, also an oil change but will probably blank the EGR before that just to keep it fresher. I geard the EGR can add to the filth and blackness of the oil...
Pete- I would need a lot of private land and a lot of wind behind me to get over 70 Would appreciate it if you can find anything though.
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Odometer: 4957 Location: Darlington Co Durham
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:48 pm Post subject:
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Yeh, with a .com it's likely to be stateside nut type in Glow Plug Light Flashing Ford Ranger that will keep you busy for a while.What is said is after you replace the fuel filter cut the old one in half if it full of a metal type of dust it could lead to a strip and clean down of injectors, fuel pipes and the tank.
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:38 pm Post subject:
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Ouch that sounds bad...
I have just filmed a run whilst she is at operating temperature. The video is currently uploading to YouTube so once that's done I shall post a link if you guys would be good enough to view it.
Whilst having a general look around the engine bay I noticed on what I guess is an inlet hose an egr looking thing. I guess it's not the egr as that is next to it with seperate hoses. When the engine is off it is free to move, but with the engine running it will either open or close (not sure what) when the revs are above idle. Even so when revved to around 3.5k and then let off, it will stay either open or closed until idle is resumed. What is this thing??
Cheers
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:33 pm Post subject:
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Ok here is a link to the video, please check it out and tell me what you think.
https://youtu.be/KM0LOGZhQhA
Also looking at the torsion bars, Pete mentioned a 17/19mm bolt? I have checked the ends closest to the rear of the truck and can only think they are the ones that are off to the side of the bars, near where they slot in to the body. The actual back of the bars has a 'no entry sign' type of thing...
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(pete) Mud Obsessed
Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Odometer: 5806 Location: aldershot
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:18 pm Post subject:
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Look up ford ranger forum UK on face book
Seems the glow plug lights flash as an engine management light and it will need to be plugged in
There is a way to count the number of flashes if pin 10 is short circuit to ground on the terminal but the number of flashes adds to a number and the numbers make up the code.... bit over complicated for me lol
Speed sensor for the diesel pump seems a common cause and would explain the slight lack of power
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:29 pm Post subject:
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Yeah I gathered it must be a signal of some sort. I will check the Facebook page out though, thanks!
Whilst poking things around earlier I realized the primer on top of the fuel filter could be pumped around 10 times before it became stiff - I guess signalling it was fully pressured. Maybe it was placebo, but it did seem to pull a little better after. About 4 miles later at the fuel station I checked it again and could easily pump the primer again. I wonder if it is a fuelling problem.
As for the diesel speed sensor, do you know where it is and how do I replace it?
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(pete) Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:53 pm Post subject:
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I'm not familiar with the sensor unfortunately but the Facebook page is full of very helpful guys so worth a punt
Never looked at my primer pump so couldn't say if it was normal or not but I would guess that a lack of fuel pressure might cause a fault
All we can do is guess really and attempt to remedy but getting the codes read will answer all the questions
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cynic-al Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:58 pm Post subject:
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My isuzu is sensitive to the fuel filter condition. I get a warning light telling me it needs changing and if you ignore it it gradually loses power. For what a filter costs I guess no reason not to change it if your servicing it. Make sure you bleed it etc.
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 7:29 am Post subject:
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Oops, must have written a reply and forgot to post!
I have been added to the Facebook page and posted on there literally just so lets hope for some more good advice
I will replace the fuel filter tomorrow and see if that helps things.
I plan to have the code read, I think my dad may actually have a reader at home so will find out. Meanwhile I'll keep you posted, any ideas or advice welcome! Cheers
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 6:33 pm Post subject:
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Ok having gone to replace the fuel filter today I discovered the supplied fuel filter was infact an oil filter - so that didn't work out so well.
I decided to have a general look around the engine bay again and noticed the turbo wastegate doesn't move all that much when revved to around 3/4k. So sprayed a little wd40 on it and still no real change. Weather that's normal I don't know. I disconnected the battery for about an hour also to see if that changed anything, but did not - except my clock...
I also disconnected the exhaust from before the cat incase something was blocked and was restrictive but again no real change.
I'm gonna take her to a garage Saturday (hopefully) as I didn't get a chance today. Will get it plugged in and see what they say. Here is a video of it revving freelyhttps://youtu.be/n8PVbZacIug notice how there is quite a change in how responsive it is after 3k.
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
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Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:46 pm Post subject:
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P0251 is one of the codes.
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:35 am Post subject:
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Ok cool, and do you know what code that flashes as? The glow plug light flashs for one second on one second off without it being connected to a diagnostic thing...
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:03 am Post subject:
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P0251 is low pressure output from the pump.
I suggest you type the code into your computer search engine as the fault code covers the Focus and the Mondeo, and doesn't just cover the pump it covers injectors etc.
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:12 am Post subject:
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Literally just googled it and yes you are right.
So it's likely to be the pump would you say? I know they are pricey, but in terms of fitting is it much of a job?
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:46 pm Post subject:
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According to a few people on the internet with mondeos it could be a fuel meter valve. That sounds less expensive and maybe easier to fit than a pump...
I'm off to a garage Monday and they are gonna read the fault, then I guess I can go from there.
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cynic-al Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:51 pm Post subject:
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If it is the pump they can usually be reconditioned or you can do an exchange to get the price down.
I don't know if they are coded to the ecu on that engine, sometimes you can fit it yourself but have to get a garage to make them talk.
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:02 pm Post subject:
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Mowgli wrote: | Literally just googled it and yes you are right.
So it's likely to be the pump would you say? I know they are pricey, but in terms of fitting is it much of a job? |
You need to see what fault comes up against the code first and then work out what to do next.
Did you buy the vehicle with a fault? or did the guy before have the fault cleared so it wouldn't show until you had driven it for a while?
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:37 pm Post subject:
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Ok thanks, I agree the thing needs to be read first.
I bought it as 'perfect', and on the test drive I questioned the glow plug light flashing and the guy told me he had been told it was a 'bad earth'. I had no reason to disbelieve him, and I knew a parrot hands free kit had been wired in so thought it may be linked.
I thought the truck seemed a little sluggish but as its the first I had driven I thought it was just down to what it was. As far as I know he had no codes cleared etc.
Once she has been read it will help point us the right way. I think it may be a fueling issue, even though she actually runs very smooth with no smoke or rough idle - literally just feels like she has no torque or power.
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Mowgli Gate Opener
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Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:47 pm Post subject:
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Ok I have had the truck diagnostic read earlier today. The code P1312 was displayed, and relates to the 'injection pump timing actuator'.
Anyone know what this means I need to do to sort it?
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