Check engine light on?

Tiny
REEDBONE
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I have a 1993 ford and I was. Driving and my check engine light come on now it run a lil rough cranks up but have to give a lil gas and dosent wanna run at idle im drive or park I changed fuel filter and air filter I was wondering what it could be it. I stomped on gas then check engine light came on I replaced fuel and air filter I put fuel additive in think maybe a vacuum leak. I just changed oil so any help plz
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 AT 12:39 AM

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Tiny
DRCRANKNWRENCH
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You might want to check the fuel pressure. This guide can help us get the codes

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ford-lincoln-mercury-obd1-1995-and-earlier-diagnostic-trouble-code-definition-and-retrieval

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 AT 12:47 AM
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I checked everything I put new wires new plugs new filter new oil and a new ecp valve nth has seem to work it idle low and wants to stall and worse in gear. Maybe clogged maf or something I checked all vacuum leaks none. Any ideas
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012 AT 2:04 AM
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Go to a an auto parts store and have the computer scanned for code/s if any present-post them so we can unshackle it
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012 AT 2:53 AM
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Already did today is said it passed no codes at all so I dont have a clue
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012 AT 2:56 AM
Tiny
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But To Give Gas Dosent Wanna At? What is it doing when you stomp on it-bogs and then picks up or stalls out? Give us more to work with so we can knock this out and move on to the next phase
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012 AT 4:41 AM
Tiny
REEDBONE
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It runs fine when I stomp on it and it dosent bogg or anything only when im idleing or taking off it sputters a lil when im in the sweet spot for the gas
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012 AT 11:07 AM
Tiny
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Check/test the TPS and MAF sensors
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012 AT 11:29 AM
Tiny
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Would cleaning the maf help maybe or un plug it and see if it runs any better?
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012 AT 11:34 AM
Tiny
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Try cleaning the MAF and see what happens-unplugging it and it runs better the problem is still there-
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012 AT 3:51 PM
Tiny
REEDBONE
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I cleaned it and when I took it off it was really clean no debris dirt or anything was in it now I think only other thing is throttle positing sensor?
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012 AT 4:37 PM
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REEDBONE
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I drove teuck today it will run idle in park sometimes and sometimes want when in gear it will bogg down slow and spits and. Sputter when taking off I che, k mass air flow senzor and its fine only thing I know of left is throttle control sensor
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Friday, March 16th, 2012 AT 12:43 AM
Tiny
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Check the TPS closed and wide open throttle voltages
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Friday, March 16th, 2012 AT 2:19 AM
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LINDA PERRY
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Engine light stays on.
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Friday, November 27th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

This means there is a fault in the fuel control system.

We need the code to help you narrow the area of failure.

You will need a shop that can read the old OBD1 system for codes. Parts stores that read it for free do not have the readers for the older systems, just the newer ones.

Once you get me the code, I can help you get to a resolution.

Roy
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Friday, November 27th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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CARL HEARD
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Lately my ranger has been having trouble and has been cutting back when I try to accelerate. When it happens the check engine light comes on and I can hardly get the speed to forty mph, then it comes out of it and runs alright for a while and then repeat the same thing, almost seems like a sensor or something. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate hearing them.
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Friday, November 27th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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MIKEINCAN
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My buddy had a problem like that after he changed the throttle positioning sensor. It turned out the new sensor was garbage and he put the old one back on and it runs perfect. So maybe you actually have a bad sensor and needs replacing. Expensive though.
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Friday, November 27th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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DOUG JARVIS
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I let it set for 24/36 hours and it has gone out and starts okay and light is out.
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Friday, November 27th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

What I suggest is to check for diagnostic trouble codes. Since the light does come on, there should be a code that will help identify the problem.

The symptoms sound like they could be related to a crankshaft position sensor, but to make sure, here is a link that explains how to retrieve codes from and OBD1 Ford system, which your vehicle has.

Follow these directions:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ford-lincoln-mercury-obd1-1995-and-earlier-diagnostic-trouble-code-definition-and-retrieval

The only tool needed is a test light. Here is a link to help with that and a wiring checking link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, November 27th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a 1992 ford ranger with a 2.3 fuel injected, what would code 224 powertrain control module detected coil 1, 2, 3, 4 primary circuit failure dual plug on a auto x-ray mean? The truck runs for a litte bit then the check engine light comes on and the truck starts acting like its staving for gas. When I run the auto x-ray it clears it up and can drive the truck for a day or so then its start all over again. Please help.
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Friday, November 27th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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That would be the crankshaft timing sensor. It's a magnetic switch on the end of the crankshaft pulley hub. It synchronizes the ignition coils to fire in proper sequence. I can give you the procedure for changing it, but it's lengthy, a lot of typing and my fingers are tired right now. I'll see if I can find the procedure online where I can cut and paste it or you could by a Haynes book and follow the procedure from there.
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