Ford Ranger 2003

Tiny
AROMAN
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  • 2003 FORD RANGER
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
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
Sunday, February 27th, 2011 AT 11:16 PM

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Tiny
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
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Monday, February 28th, 2011 AT 12:18 AM
Tiny
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What engine do you have.
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Monday, February 28th, 2011 AT 12:41 AM
Tiny
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Does it make this noise with the ac on or off
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Monday, February 28th, 2011 AT 12:51 AM
Tiny
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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
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Monday, February 28th, 2011 AT 6:29 PM
Tiny
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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
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Monday, February 28th, 2011 AT 6:47 PM
Tiny
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Here it is... this is my actual pickup video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXObwRPvPW4

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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 AT 2:55 AM
Tiny
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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
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 AT 3:35 AM

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