SOURCE: how to locate thermostat on a 2000 taurus se 3.0l duratec dohc
on ataurs with a duratec the thermostat is on the bottom radhose underneath the car. you will see a little housing near the radiator underneath the vehicle. they are a bit of a pain to get at
SOURCE: need location of the erg sensor 2000 ford ranger
The egr valve has two sensors. One is an EGR position sensor which is physically attached to the EGR valve. The other sensor is the DPFE (Delta Pressure Feedback EGR) sensor, commonly called the EGR pressure sensor. It's location varies depending on the engine you have. You can fine this sensor by following the vacuum hose on the EGR valve. It will be with in inches of the EGR valve. The sensor will be black (plastic) or silver (metal), have two or three vacuum ports and an electrical connection on it.
The vacuum pressure sensor is a high failure item on fords. Any Ford parts department will have one in stock, as well as some aftermarket parts stores.
The new sensor may not look exactly the same as the old part, but will have all the hook ups as the old one. You may also need to replace the vacuum hose to the sensor as well
SOURCE: location of the egr sensor on 2000 ford ranger
The EGR pressure sensor is located within inches of the EGR valve. The exact location varies depending on the engine (2.5L, 3.0L or 4.0L). It is usually attached to the upper intake manifold with two small bolts.
SOURCE: EGR EVP Sensor
Right on top of the EGR, (Exhaust Gas Recirculation), valve, which is on top of the intake.
Looks like this,
http://fordfuelinjection.com/index.php?p=35
Now, let's talk. The guy's and gal's at the auto parts stores, are just there to sell auto parts, not diagnose cars, pickup trucks, and so on. Nice that they try to help, but an ODB II scanner just shows generic information.
What I'm stating by that, is that you could buy that expensive part, and this may not cure your problem, and/or you could damage your computer if the procedure isn't done correctly.
The P1400 code states,
1.DPF EGR signal circuit shorted to ground
2.DPF EGR signal VREF circuit open
3.DPF EGR sensor is damaged or has failed
4.PCM has failed (Powertrain Control Module)
5.TSB 4-3-1 contains repair information for this trouble code
You need a scanner that is the NGR, (New Generation Star), or has the capability to read
Ford Enhanced Data.
This connects to the PCM in the harness. (It's located on top of the engine) If the procedure isn't done right, you can "Let the smoke out", of the PCM.
You also have to reset the computer to clear the error code.
I know shop time is expensive, but sometimes it leads to less expense in the long run.
SOURCE: replacing a vss
The VSS is on the transaxle case, it is a pickup coil (variable-reluctance) sensor. To check it, you will need a wiring diagram to identify the functions of connector terminals.
Check:
Disconnect the VSS connector and turn the ignition On, but do not start the engine. Using a multimeter, check for voltage between the sensor connector and ground as shown on the diagram. It should have 1.5 volts on one of the sensor wires with the key on and the engine off.
Remove the VSS from the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands, disconnect the electrical connector from the VSS. Remove the hold-down bolt and clamp, then remove the VSS from the transaxle
Connect your multimeter to the VSS, and set teh meter to the AC scale. Check for voltage pulses as you spin the sensor drive gear. If there is no pulsing signal from the voltage, replace the sensor.
When re-installing the old, or installing a new, make sure to inspect the O-ring on the sensor. Replace it if damaged, or if you are installing a new sensor, use a new O-ring.
Don't skimp in reusing the O-ring. They're not expensive and it'll save you a lot of headache if the O-ring breaks or damages due to using the old one.
I don't see a price listed on Autozone's website, but make sure you know whether your transaxle has a 17 or 19 bolt fluid pan. They'll need to know so that you can get the right sensor. They range from $29.99 to $111.99 at the Kragen/Oriely website. This is for the OHV 3.0L Vulcan engine (removal, installation, and check procedure is the same regardless of engine type).
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