UnionThug
New Member
- Joined
- May 31, 2025
- Messages
- 3
- City
- America
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Automatic
I have decided to ditch my modern car and picked up a ranger last weekend to be a combination of a project and a daily driver.
This morning I was able to diag the dome lamp not working due to the door ajar switch thanks to a couple threads I read here and now the dome lamp is in working order, so that was cool. The tires are pretty dry rotted. I ordered some new wheels and they're supposed to come on Friday. I've driven about 40 miles since I bought it.
My buddy has a b2300 of the same year so I went for a short drive to twin out with him a bit this afternoon. On the way home the check engine light came on
. I'm going to leave the battery disconnected overnight and if the CEL comes on tomorrow I'll see if I can borrow a scan tool from a friend.
Seems to be lots of great info on this forum. I think I will be lurking here a lot so I can learn more about the truck and feel more confident tinkering with it. Figured I should make an account and say hello.
This morning I was able to diag the dome lamp not working due to the door ajar switch thanks to a couple threads I read here and now the dome lamp is in working order, so that was cool. The tires are pretty dry rotted. I ordered some new wheels and they're supposed to come on Friday. I've driven about 40 miles since I bought it.
My buddy has a b2300 of the same year so I went for a short drive to twin out with him a bit this afternoon. On the way home the check engine light came on

Seems to be lots of great info on this forum. I think I will be lurking here a lot so I can learn more about the truck and feel more confident tinkering with it. Figured I should make an account and say hello.
