2.3L ('02-'11) What is this?

[Snoranger]

The answer was given and the location you just described makes absolute sense. Impact sensor for the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

Yeah it does. They’re the front impact sensors. They would be on the front (frame, rad support, etc).

 

[Dirtman]

Mine are bolted to the rad support.

 

[Snoranger]

Mine are bolted to the rad support.

Do they look like the ones pictured?

 

[Dirtman]

I dont remember I haven't fiddled with them in a while. But I know they are bolted to the rad support. I had to replace one a few years ago. Ill look tomorrow when its light out.

 

[TheVince]

Awesome that picture helped thank you guys

 

[Ranger850]

What are impact sensors, Alex.




Oh, I rang in too late.

 

[RonD]

Impact sensors are connected to the SRS(Supplemental Restraint System) module
SRS detects when vehicle hits something or is hit by something, it uses impact sensors to detect this and the severity of the "hit"

SRS module is also hooked to the air bags and can deploy these based on severity of impact it detects

 

[Dirtman]

Smack one with a hammer really hard....

 

[adsm08]

Possibly a Knock sensor if it was on the block, although not from 2.3l DOHC

Impact sensor is a winner, looks like this one: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V8ScnUoHzQc/maxresdefault.jpg

Well, if you think about it, an impact sensor is kind of a knock sensor. Just for really big knocks.

 

[Ranger850]

Impact sensors are connected to the SRS(Supplemental Restraint System) module
SRS detects when vehicle hits something or is hit by something, it uses impact sensors to detect this and the severity of the "hit"

SRS module is also hooked to the air bags and can deploy these based on severity of impact it detects

I was giving my answer in question form, like jeopardy. But late

 

[RonD]

I was giving my answer in question form, like jeopardy. But late

Was wondering who Alex was............opps

 

[Uncle Gump]

I honestly believe @RonD could be the next Jeopardy Champion...

 

[Snoranger]

I honestly believe @RonD could be the next Jeopardy Champion...

He doesn’t even know who Alex is.

 

[Curious Hound]

I honestly believe @RonD could be the next Jeopardy Champion...

Sure. As long as the topics are;

Ford rangers
Ford bronco II’s
Ford Explorers
Ford RBV engines
Ford RBV transmissions
Ford RBV electrical troubleshooting
Ford trivia
Ford RBV history

 

[RonD]

Only RED Rangers

What is the best vehicle ever made, Alex