Ford Ranger 2003

2003 FORD RANGER
50,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AROMAN
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The pickup is doing this chirping noise and sometimes the engine turn off even when I am driving. Another thing is that the air conditioner works but only ambient temperature not cold. It is possible that the air compressor is malfunctioning or broken and because of this the engine turn off?

Thanks in advance
Feb 27, 2011 at 11:16 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Bad AC compressor or clutch will make noises
also if AC system low on refrigerate gas clutch will be cycling on /off
with some or no cool air
determine the source of the noise
check AC system if low
Feb 28, 2011 at 12:18 AM
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BUTCH SHULL
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what engine do you have.
Feb 28, 2011 at 12:41 AM
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BUTCH SHULL
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does it make this noise with the ac on or off
Feb 28, 2011 at 12:51 AM
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AROMAN
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Engine: 4.0L 245Cu. In. V6
Automatic Transmission

The noise is with the ac on and off. I refilled the refrigerant but still does not cool the car. A neighbor said to me that is is possible that the Cam Sensor is damage.

Thanks again
Feb 28, 2011 at 6:29 PM
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AROMAN
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By the way... it sounds a bit like in this youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK_U_sTN4zk

I will post a video of my own pickup later in the night so you see in depth what i mean.

thanks
Feb 28, 2011 at 6:47 PM
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AROMAN
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Here it is... this is my actual pickup video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXObwRPvPW4

Mar 1, 2011 at 2:55 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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4.0 engine cam sensor is located at top rear of the engine
AC clutch cycling on off and if so check low side line if cool and if so and no cold air check and suspect blend door and or it actuator
Mar 1, 2011 at 3:35 AM
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