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- Location
- North Wilkesboro NC
- Vehicle Year
- 1986
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9 then to 3.9 4bt Cummins
- Transmission
- Manual
I have a 1986 Ranger STX with shift on the fly. I can't get it to do anything in four wheel drive. Electronic shift is new to me and I am asking for any help to figure it out.
First off I saved the ranger from a neighbor where it has been parked for 8 years. The fuel pump was hot wired to run and the ecm was bad and I replaced it. One example to give you an idea what shape its in.
When I turn on the ignition the shift on the fly light in the 4x4 button comes on for a few seconds and that's the only life I've seen so far. When I push the 4x4 button nothing happens. I tried everything to get to shift, putting on the parking break, shifted in neutral, and foot on and off of break pedal.
I am trying to keep from buying a lot of parts and blindly trowing them at it.
Are there any way to check it with a multi meter or test light before spending money?
If I can't get the electronic shifter working I saw a video on YouTube of a electronic to manual shifter conversion that used a cable linkage to the controller. Which I haven't found any information on the conversion kit.
First off I saved the ranger from a neighbor where it has been parked for 8 years. The fuel pump was hot wired to run and the ecm was bad and I replaced it. One example to give you an idea what shape its in.
When I turn on the ignition the shift on the fly light in the 4x4 button comes on for a few seconds and that's the only life I've seen so far. When I push the 4x4 button nothing happens. I tried everything to get to shift, putting on the parking break, shifted in neutral, and foot on and off of break pedal.
I am trying to keep from buying a lot of parts and blindly trowing them at it.
Are there any way to check it with a multi meter or test light before spending money?
If I can't get the electronic shifter working I saw a video on YouTube of a electronic to manual shifter conversion that used a cable linkage to the controller. Which I haven't found any information on the conversion kit.
