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'97 Ranger with '96 Explorer V8 - WIRING!!!


D-Ranger5.0

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Hey everyone, as you can guess I need some help finding some info. Current setup is 96 5.0, M5R2-OD, and explorer AWD t-case.

I swapped a V8 out of a '96 Explorer into a '97 Ranger, it runs and drives but has no functioning gauges. Got the engine, engine wiring harness and ECM from the donor truck and I have the EVTM for the Ranger but nothing for the Explorer.

I currently still have the stock Ranger wiring inside the cab of the truck. The stock connectors are C214, C215, and C216 (10, 12, and 16 pin connectors in dash). I have tried putting the gauge cluster in from the Explorer but no luck.
If anyone has a wiring diagram or pin out of the C286, C287, and C288 from the Explorer or can let me know what wires on what connectors I need to swap, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
 
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Hook them up....have the 96 cluster?
 

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Sorry, accidentally posted before finished writing. Already tried swapping clusters but didn't have any luck. Currently on my stock one I have working:
- turn signal indicators
- air bag warning light
- back lighting for the gauges
- 4hi, 4lo, and O/D off flashing (but those only come on when the dash lights come on for some reason)

Hook them up....have the 96 cluster?
 

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