van just stopped while driving. mechanic has had it five weeks and cannot
find the problem. tested an ignition coil replaced and did not start,
changed a few sensors still no luck, he says he cannot get it to spark has
anyone had a similar problem and maybe help me and my mechanic

See my post 92 ranger fault codes 18,19.
READ AND FOLLOW the repair manual. I short cutted some checks and it took
me till I redid the checks the RIGHT way to find and fix the problem. I
did find some other things that needed to be fixed, and came out ahead by

On Sat, 18 Feb 2006 13:11:42 GMT, ShoeSaleman <shoe@aol.com> wrote:

I got code 18 erratic IDM input to processer/ SPOUT circuit grouded, and
code 19 falure in EEC internal voltage. whats this saying, the book dosnt
give a part to change? any help out there?

Whenever it gets a little cold, both front doors won't unlock. (I'm using a
remote since the previous owner changed the starter lock but didn't think it
was a good idea to have it coded with the same codes as the door keyholes)
(and no, I don't have the original keys)

My 1997 Taurus has symptoms like a bad battery or alternator, yet I've
replaced them both and still have the problem.  The battery isn't
charging and won't start the car, especially after driving the car for
a while.  A jump will get it back up to where it will start.  Also, if

Have a 1987 Ford Ranger. Fuel injected 2.3L engine.
Problem: Bucks on acceleration. Computer tester indicates idle RPM
problem, code 13 and improper EGR signal. Code 32.
Tachometer indicates proper RPM. Scoped RPM signal, it gets to the

I have a 98 Taurus and everytime I hit the lock button or use the key to
lock the doors (do not have keyless entry) the doors will unlock
themselves 5 - 10 minutes later, was in the garage tonight and heard the
doors unlock themselves and I pushed the lock and unlock button on both

Time and again, our pet human toilet has told us to "do the math".... Time
and again he shows that he is incapable of doing the math.....
hurc... all you need to do is answer a few questions.... but you can't...
What a loser....

any opinions on Amsoil?

I'm going to order a new F-150 truck. I can order it with a flex fuel
V8 engine for the same cost. Any down side to flex fuel engine?
Chip-Las Vegas

I have a 2005 Ford Escape with a very annoying rattle in the roof.
Actually there are two places I hear rattles from on a regular basis.
The first is coming from just behind the driver's seat, near the dome
light.  The second is coming from the indoor lights near the top middle

Good day folks, I am starting my quest for a Diesel for my 1988 Ford Bronco
II
I swear I saw a Escort drive by with one purrin under the hood...
I heard there are two possible makers for a 4 cyl Diesel that drops right

On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 02:04:09 GMT, "Jim Warman"
<mechanic@telusplanet.net> wrote: