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Flickering oil guage, stalls

Tiny
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  • 1996 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 127,000 MILES
I just replaced my starter on a 96 ranger 3.0. When I went to start it, it idiled rough and died after 5minutes of driving. Switched out fuel relay switch. Same thing. After reviving engine oil guage jumps rapidly all the way up and down. I can hear the lifters knock, but plenty of oil. If I turn on ac, guage flickers and truck almost stalls. Same if I put it into gear. Had zero problems befor replacing starter
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Monday, August 8th, 2011 AT 10:54 PM

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Tiny
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It probably has go thru computer relearning due to battery disconnection-the computer lost its mind now it has to relearn itself
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Monday, August 8th, 2011 AT 10:59 PM
Tiny
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So what am I supposed to do?
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Monday, August 8th, 2011 AT 11:00 PM
Tiny
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Place automatic transmission in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T). Start engine and allow to idle for one minute. Drive vehicle for 10 miles or more to allow processor to relearn values for optimum performance. Ry this:
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 AT 12:31 AM

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