newageroman
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Hi all, I'm new to the forums and just trying to get this little gas sipper running (dependably).
I have the following engine codes for the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder:
truck engine code links
211 - PIP profile Ignition Pickup
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-10281.html
214 - Cylinder ID error
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2490
222-DIS right side
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-32562.html
http://www.wrenchead.ca/HTML Presentation folder/sld061.htm
332 - insufficient EGR flow
Here is short history of the vehicle: Bought 3 year ago with around 130k, now has 170k. Shortly thereafter had bottom end rebuilt as every now and then it would burn oil and proved plumes of blue smoke out the tailpipe.
1 year ago new battery and starter
3 months ago had ICM module replaced and new intake gasket installed due to vaccum leak and bad spark. ran much better, but still had low power and a slight miss arond 2000RPM(most noticeable)
2 weeks ago, new Exhaust gas sensor and exhaust manifold resealed(with high temp silicone) because it was running bad once again and the exhaust manifold gasket was leaking. The sensor mounted to the firewall that measures exhaust gases was melted on one side (intake i think). The shop said the cat was stopped up, so I had that removed temporarily unil it is running correclty. no emmissions/smogs here...
The truck ran pretty good/much better for about a week. It would die on you when warm and low RPMs, but only on occasion (just wait a couple minutes and restart - run OK). Then it started getting hard to start. It took a bit longer on the starter and more gas to get it running, almost like one cylinder didn't want to turn over and working against the rest. It also had some type of ping or engine chatter up to about 1800RPM. This progressed to the point that I barely made i home and it died on me at a stoplight and was VERY hard to start to get the last mile or two to the driveway. It would only stay running while in gear and rolling. It also started running on the hot side (up until now I have never seen it get above 1/4 on the temp gauge. It was 3/4 to hot when I rolled in the driveway.
I'm not a grease monkey, but I have done some work here and there on different vehicles. This truck is my gas sipper and is paid for so I am looking to get it running well again without getting ripped off again at the local mechanic (200$ for a sensor and telling me it runs fine with the exhaust/cat unhooked) or the ford dealership. I haven't checked for spark on all cylinders yet, and suspect the code 332 is for the no cat, but honestly at this point I am clueless and need some guidance/suggestions. My biggest fear is that all these codes and the chatter/pinging/rattle from the engine points to something mechanical that is above my ability. If it's just sensors or wiring, I can probably fix that.
Thanks for any advice/insight in advance...
Happy burgers and 4th to you...
I have the following engine codes for the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder:
truck engine code links
211 - PIP profile Ignition Pickup
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-10281.html
214 - Cylinder ID error
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2490
222-DIS right side
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-32562.html
http://www.wrenchead.ca/HTML Presentation folder/sld061.htm
332 - insufficient EGR flow
Here is short history of the vehicle: Bought 3 year ago with around 130k, now has 170k. Shortly thereafter had bottom end rebuilt as every now and then it would burn oil and proved plumes of blue smoke out the tailpipe.
1 year ago new battery and starter
3 months ago had ICM module replaced and new intake gasket installed due to vaccum leak and bad spark. ran much better, but still had low power and a slight miss arond 2000RPM(most noticeable)
2 weeks ago, new Exhaust gas sensor and exhaust manifold resealed(with high temp silicone) because it was running bad once again and the exhaust manifold gasket was leaking. The sensor mounted to the firewall that measures exhaust gases was melted on one side (intake i think). The shop said the cat was stopped up, so I had that removed temporarily unil it is running correclty. no emmissions/smogs here...
The truck ran pretty good/much better for about a week. It would die on you when warm and low RPMs, but only on occasion (just wait a couple minutes and restart - run OK). Then it started getting hard to start. It took a bit longer on the starter and more gas to get it running, almost like one cylinder didn't want to turn over and working against the rest. It also had some type of ping or engine chatter up to about 1800RPM. This progressed to the point that I barely made i home and it died on me at a stoplight and was VERY hard to start to get the last mile or two to the driveway. It would only stay running while in gear and rolling. It also started running on the hot side (up until now I have never seen it get above 1/4 on the temp gauge. It was 3/4 to hot when I rolled in the driveway.
I'm not a grease monkey, but I have done some work here and there on different vehicles. This truck is my gas sipper and is paid for so I am looking to get it running well again without getting ripped off again at the local mechanic (200$ for a sensor and telling me it runs fine with the exhaust/cat unhooked) or the ford dealership. I haven't checked for spark on all cylinders yet, and suspect the code 332 is for the no cat, but honestly at this point I am clueless and need some guidance/suggestions. My biggest fear is that all these codes and the chatter/pinging/rattle from the engine points to something mechanical that is above my ability. If it's just sensors or wiring, I can probably fix that.
Thanks for any advice/insight in advance...
Happy burgers and 4th to you...