My 1983 ford ranger 2.3 engine starts wont and will not idle

Mike Butler

• 6674 Answers
• Posted on Jan 18, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 won't idle

First thing I'd do is remove idle speed motor, or idle air control, same thing, different names. remove wire connector, remove motor, and get some throttle body spray cleaner, and spray shaft & tip of motor well & clean it all up, as well as spray in to port (hole) that it came out of. Re-install & try that. They are pretty common problem. If it cure it for a while, then starts to act up again, replace it, and clean port well before installing new one. here's a link to give you an idea of what your looking for, click on pictures to expand them.

http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c15280070d5c

SOURCE: engine stalls when put into gear, idle fines in park

This is a comon problem with GM cars.Most likely cause is the torqe converter clutch lock up solenoid.

SOURCE: wont hold idle will start with foot depressing gas pedal will run with foot on gas but stalls when foot removed

Check and clean Idle air control valve. Make sure its responding to signal as well. Also make sure ther are no vacuum hoses disconnected. This may not be a "cure" but it's a good place to start.

SOURCE: 2005 ford ranger fuel pump relay gets hot and engine dies

Like Laurie Mack said. It is the inertia switch below the glove box. Here is some funny information. DON'T change the fuel pump first. Interesting fact: I bought the new inertia switch from Ford and the install instructions that came with it said to install the switch in the protected area to the right where the fuses are. It is like Ford knows it was a dumb place to put the inertia switch, but they won't let you know until after you buy a new one. I have read at least 20 other people on here that had the same problem I just had.

SOURCE: 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.2L engine. Truck stalls

Hi, I have the same problem, I'm sorry I can't help, but if you figure it out please let me know.