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- Sep 7, 2021
- Messages
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- Location
- Boise ID/Camarillo CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1986
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 3"
- Tire Size
- 31x10.50R15
Nah. I was able to just reach up with a deep socket to get it out.
I did 2 things
A) I ordered one of these:
Knock sensor for 3.8L 4.2L 4.6L 94DA12A699AA
Because I am pretty sure it is physcially the same form fit and function as the original knock sensor. I am hoping it is "close enough" for my computer.
B) I spent about 3 hours calling wrecking yards. No one had one. One wrecking yard in Sacremento referred me to "a guy that has a bunch of Ranger parts". I called that guy and he found one but the connector is broken (I am buying it anyway). He is still looking for more and thinks he may have a couple more. I plan to buy all the ones he has in hopes that at least one of them still works.
So, to be clear, mine is still broken too but my symptoms are almost exactly the same.
I did 2 things
A) I ordered one of these:
Knock sensor for 3.8L 4.2L 4.6L 94DA12A699AA
Because I am pretty sure it is physcially the same form fit and function as the original knock sensor. I am hoping it is "close enough" for my computer.
B) I spent about 3 hours calling wrecking yards. No one had one. One wrecking yard in Sacremento referred me to "a guy that has a bunch of Ranger parts". I called that guy and he found one but the connector is broken (I am buying it anyway). He is still looking for more and thinks he may have a couple more. I plan to buy all the ones he has in hopes that at least one of them still works.
So, to be clear, mine is still broken too but my symptoms are almost exactly the same.