This Is What Happened To The Ranger After..

[@mccbuddytaras6637]

charlie's reaction and explination of PCM issues is spot on. he's my spirit animal for that.

[@o0FranklySpeaking0o]

Direct 👍🏻

[@xSP3CTREx]

20 years in IT, his assessment was accurate for most situations.

[@LeverPhile]

@ 11:30 ... lol, Charlie dropping truth bombs!! Yeah, buddy...

[@anydaynow01]

I was thinking this exactly!

[@floridaroadways]

I love the ranger. Sarah you’re a great mechanic.

[@ianprice2298]

Very cool that there is such modern ECU tech available for older vehicles like your Ranger.

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah! It’s really going to be critical for 90s vehicles going forward as their primitive ECUs age and break.

[@ianprice2298]

@@SarahnTuned - For Sure!

[@bruceb4349]

@@SarahnTuned < - 1999 Mazda Miata. I'll be watching with interest. Thank you for blazing this trail and sharing with us.

[@brlbrlbrlbrl]

@@richardhobbs7107 Would you care to try and rewrite that in human-readable form?

[@Buschwuardo]

never knew you could do this.. wonder if this is the fix i'm looking for on my 91 s10..

[@DugEphresh]

Luv that truck! Luv the Destinations, perfect look for the truck!

[@darrylbarger3795]

Everyday we learn something new. We so appreciate you. Nothing better than digging into problems. That said, it is fun unless you are rushed.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Take you time to learn how to tune and you will be unstoppable. Love to see Grams Truck finally get to run the way it was meant to. I want to see it get up those hills in the other truck reviews and show those new kids how it was done in the 90’s.

[@vonwesty3544]

Going with the Megasquirt ECU is the way to go! A lot of these older EFI computers are starting to crap out, and no amount of playing capacitor changing hokey-pokey is gonna solve the issues.

[@GrayRaceCat]

It's called "Digital Fade" or "Digital Creep" and it's what you get when the original software in the PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, or EROM, starts to degrade, and the program and/or map have bad data. It's been a serious problem with the classic computers (1970s & up) as well as early digital vehicle control modules.

[@sharplessguy]

I've been programming since the 1970s including burning proms. I've programed thousands. Yes, proms can fail, but "digital fade"??? No. Bits almost never get corrupted. There are checksums to catch that. You're blowing smoke

[@vin6135]

Your passion for cars and mechanical knowledge is awe inspiring. Love watching your vids for how excited you get about your projects as much as for the content. 👍🏼 🎉

[@JesseArt]

That's awesome that you were able to find not only a real solution to the problem but a customizable one at that. I imagine that having that sort of control over the programming might allow you to not only improve performance but also fuel economy potentially. I'm excited to see what you end up learning.

[@SarahnTuned]

Oh yeah, sky’s the limit. I could do flex fuel, forced induction, no lift shift, launch control everything is possible with further expansion.

[@OGPedXing]

Hey, Sarah, yay MegaSquirt! This is literally what I do. I have a VERY noob friendly series of videos for MS tuning on my channel. Learn at your own pace and teaches WHAT is going on rather than just the how.

[@SarahnTuned]

Haha I was using your videos to learn! I shouted you out in the next video not even knowing you commented this 😂 so wild! Thanks!

[@OGPedXing]

@@SarahnTuned Haha, awesome!

[@IKnewMickey]

Hello Ranger my old friend. I've come to work on you again.

[@Mister006]

11:25 LOVE Charlie's response! Just LOVE it!

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Wow! Diagnostic and explanation was very well done. Thank you for a great learning video.

[@2004LIGHTNING]

Sarah, please watch you hair with running vehicle. Tie it back maybe. I've seen what can happen. Love all your vids, wonderful presentation and respect your ability. AWESOME!

[@mtronics]

That truck is going to run so much more efficient and clean.

[@Cablexman2k]

I can feel a bit of your pain. I had a 2009 Chrysler T&C that needed an ECM. Dealer wouldn't sell it, found them on the net at the "Rebuilt" places... after doing some research on the companies that were doing the rebuilds, I found that most had poor reviews and most had many complaints with the BBB. So I looked on ebay and found one from a wrecked van for $25. Dealer had to reprogram for $125 and it worked great. Don't trust people just because they have a "business" on the internet.

[@ronboe6325]

Had no idea that for a vehicle that old you could get a modern ECM. Props!

[@tonyscott6162]

Learning and tuning this aftermarket ECU will make you a better mechanic. Its only air, fuel and spark. Don't give up, you got this!🔧

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah.. so I had over a decade of experience as an aerospace technician/supervisor/instructor and quality assurance inspector before doing KZbin. I’d hope I already have those down by now. Haha

[@tonyscott6162]

i would hope so too. 🤣 i remind myself all the time about this to simplify tracking a problem and tackling new things. i do think your viewers would like to see you have a crack at tuning a ECU but i understand time is limiting factor for ya. i look forward to the rally car build, rallying is the best fun you can have with your pants on.

[@miker4617]

Glad to see your grandma truck back on the channel.

[@bobbyjefferson9138]

Think this is one of my favorite vids you've done Sarah.Content spot on ,You spot on .Doesn't get any better than this.Until the next vid,right?Thanks for doing a great job.We all think so.

[@dustincousins2825]

WOW! 2.3k views in 12 minutes! You're killing in on viewership. Kudos on your work.

[@rayschoch5882]

Once again, I'm impressed by your dedication to bringing Gram's Truck up to spec. Your OCD is on full display, but in this case, probably necessary just to be persistent enough to get to whatever little glitch is making the problem in the first place. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@pauljenkins2501]

Your explanation of jumpers in the ECU as " neurological pathways" was brilliant. You should trademark that, because no one will ever explain it more succinctly. Excellent video, by the way! Thank you.

[@pvman2]

I concur!!!

[@Jumalten001]

You can't trademark an explanation.

[@pvman2]

@@Jumalten001 The point is not to "trademark the explanation". The point of the statement is to praise her on the QUALITY of the explanation.

[@4Eyez1988]

Cool video Sarah. Learning everyday makes you a great professional. Love how you embraced that. :)

[@marcusluke7060]

You are soooooo cute!! 😃😃. Your face, when you are talking about explaining computers. No matter how i feel during the day or night, I can watch one of your videos and feel even better! Keep up the great work Sarah.

[@timbuchman9158]

I love love love her humor and her knowledge is amazing…

[@dcxplant]

Be sure to follow up with G'ma's truck soon!!! We love this project!

[@bsmirnov]

Last time I used jumpers was setting up IRQs on a Sound Blaster and a NIC some time in the 90-s. Jeez, I'm feeling old 👴 Seems like a proper way to easily configure a stand alone ECU for a 94 truck, though 👍

[@timbrown8581]

I thought I suffered a little OCD when restoring my cars but I have nothing on you Sarah! Great video and you should be proud of your builds. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺

[@michaelkastrian7223]

great video. its cool seeing you do stuff step by step.. hope charlies better soon..

[@riendetout8812]

I want to personally thank whoever gave you that pointer finger thing because it is hilarious.

[@donaldbarnes857]

Thanks! I wish you and your gang a Happy Thankgiving And Charle feels better soon

[@dannoyes4493]

Great video - Its a cross between an Agatha Christie mystery and hot-rodding

[@bmw328igearhead]

13:50 NOOOOOOO don't mess with the throttle stop screw!!! Idle speed is set with an IAC valve, controlled by that fancy computer you just installed. Use the tune to set idle air control duty cycle, not set screws.

[@curm1778]

Your tenacity is your superpower.

[@wtdonovan]

major upgrade! I love when something old is made current in machines. Thanks for sharing the journey!

[@DennisMurphey]

Outstanding Video I went through similar experience with a 98 Corvette LS1 when i put in a 2001 PCM and had to repin two connectors of 150 pins each then restart via security protocol. When the engine fired I ran out into the street about 10PM screaming "ITS ALIVE!!!!" and my neighbor yells out "Yeah we heard it start!, No go to bed!".

[@jamesocker5235]

That truck is ridiculously clean

[@jayceecombs6887]

Nothing more to say other than:Dog Gone... Sarah: You are absolutely Remarkably Amazing! J

[@rpeterson223]

Very educational, keep at it, configuring a modern ECU is something few will tackle on a 90’s vehicle, don’t sell yourself short, you’re brilliant.

[@Maximum1A]

Your skills, determination and dedication are second to no one. You are the best.

[@rockstarfan886]

Saw this truck going down my street a few weeks after you finished it

[@LearningJeff]

Another older video I watched, as I’m catching up. Slowly. The truck is a blessing to have no matter what. I know you get this resolved. Gramms is proud!

[@chriskonrad3713]

Great episode! We are all smarter for seeing it. Watching you geek out over tech is awesome, and Charlie is always a great addition to your already excellent content. Keep it up Sarah!

[@joemanzanares8194]

When the temps here in the wintertime get below 20 degrees my 94 runs super rich as well until the system goes into closed loop. Hope the next episode comes up with a simple cure. The check engine light comes on as well.

[@weblightstudio8215]

That became an expensive truck. What a pity. Its a nice looking rig. You did an awesome job. I am glad I was here to see it

[@markboisvert7380]

I knew that the truck isn’t smarter than you! Nicely done Sarah!

[@daytonmunk3128]

Quickly becoming my favorite channel!

[@samuelw.3992]

I’m impressed you bothered restoring a 90s ford ranger. That’s interesting.

[@ja-bv3lq]

10:24 Lacuna Coil reference. Love it Sarah - LC is one of my favorite bands! I've seen them every time they've come through Denver in the last 15 years!

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

Love a Charlie to the rescue moments!!! He's a mint flavored life saver!!!

[@Harry-Cardboard]

I'm sucking on a Wint-O-Green right now. 🙂

[@TrevorChenier]

The Ranger content is always my absolute favorite!!❤️

[@dblankenship6947]

Thanks for covering this!

[@mverick160]

Great job on the tuning. I have a megasquirt on my 78 Porsche 911 It's like having a Playboy Playmate of the year as a top mechanic technician.

[@austinmcwilliams5020]

Glad to see the Danger Ranger back. And Jimmy with the technical support!

[@orchidhouse297]

Hi Sarah, I would happily miss an episode just to hear your comments while doing a tune, a source of humour, I'm sure.

[@Syntappi]

Wasn't expecting to hear Jimmys sound on this channel!

[@charlescaprez9203]

That was very interesting. Great job figuring it all out. Great lookin truck. Colonel Chip

[@pvman2]

8:14 I think you have stumbled on a video series idea! We would definitely watch you educate yourself about Modern ECUs and how to tune them. I envision a 5-10 episode series where you learn and implement this new found knowledge. No additional flexibility in your schedule needed. The ECU study IS the project. Then as new developments/products in the industry arise, your can do the occasional video. Maybe one where you interview significant people in the industry (developer, innovators, Techs, entrepreneurs, etc.). Give it some thought!! We'd watch it!!

[@99tym]

Old capacitors can be a real drag. One of my hobbies is restoring vintage radios and test equipment. Some of those old capacitors used oil-impregnated paper as the dielectric and encased everything in a cardboard tube dipped in wax. Their failure mode can (literally) be explosion!

[@paulpetraitis2130]

I have no patience with electronics in mechanics,you go girl!

[@DimKAt21]

Wow massive change of that old Beatle!

[@likeorasgod]

My apartment Microwave is from 1996, it's from the year they built this complex. Other than the handle recently broke it's a great old school powerfull microwave. Saddly about to get them to replace it with some other things as I been here 16 years and would like some new stuff lol.....but 1996 and it still pops popcorn like a champ.

[@IGoProEVERYTHING]

Northern NH weather report: we finally had a nice fall which ended Sunday with a high 0f 60F. Today we got 60MM of snow. If the Ranger smells like NH it is probably Fall. You could always take a working vacation to NH and go to Team O'Neil Rally school.

[@iainmcglynn833]

Fascinating Sarah I think we should have a Charlie life size cut out on hand for days he’s unavailable. He’s earned a spot

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

I have this truck. While I don't have this particular issue, I've never used the AC because it feels like I'm asking too much of a truck this old. I baby it like it's my baby, baby.

[@J1Z06]

You are one tenacious human!! Love it!! I learn more and more with each new video from Your fantastic channel. Keep the great videos coming.

[@pirateradio8420]

I am a USAF F-15E Avionics veteran who now works as an engineer in the Avionics division at NASA and I can only dream of getting someone as competent as you in my group.

[@billmiller4800]

Your description of jumpers is completely correct

[@gamby16a]

Damn, Charlie is a wizard. So glad you have him as a resource. You'll get it figured out.

[@fredcheesemonkey]

That's just an early pcm ford issue. Had similar in my escort. Wrecked that and went to 30 plus year old volvos before obd1. Back when bosch electric components truly lasted forever. I just have to add, I love that 90s color.

[@michaelthomas7898]

Still get up every morning to my 1984 alarm clock, works great. Got it from a bank after starting my first checking account.

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

The Ranger looks great

[@RD-km4yi]

Highly instructive to show what happens in the world of laptops, connectors, and tuning.

[@exNRGista2]

Megasquirt for the win!

[@ErikSeastead]

I would LOVE to watch a series of you learning to tune!

[@seispaul]

I hear you on not having time to learn tuning! Maybe you could do a video on your learning tuning. I bet it would be entertaining and fun for a lot of viewers.

[@anydaynow01]

Do a video series of you going to EFI University, they are in AZ, they have been around forever and are a very reputable tuning school, we would love the content, and I'm sure they would love the exposure from a KZbin content creator.

[@r.d.riddle2068]

I have electronic things that still work perfectly that I purchased in 1971. TVs, Stereo equipment, car audio equipment, etc. I have a 1984 Amana Radarange microwave oven that's only required 1 light bulb change in 38 years.

[@johnbochicchio2806]

You’re experiencing all of the ECU problems I experienced as a Ford and Mercury car owner in the 70s 80s and 90s. My cars would just shut down while I was driving them.

[@ericthompson5131]

You are just friggen dreamy. All that and mechanically inclined. Great entertainment. Thank ya much. P.S. That black outfit really works for you.

[@mortneff4674]

You actually answered your own question, Do a KZbin Video on you learning how to Program it! problem over. yeah, I know that you have probs with sweating the small stuff but hey it might help others with it also!

[@nolanohana]

Amazing technical and troubleshooting skills, very impressive.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Great video! Yes electrical components do have a shelf life and everything today is computer controlled....

[@CC-kr2fs]

You got this and its gonna be great

[@StingerPerformance]

Also, note that this ECU has an "auto tune" feature so once you've got the wideband wired in and calibrated, you can enable this feature and once the engine is warmed up it will dial-in the air/fuel ratio for you while you just drive around. How to enable this feature and use it is also covered on our support forum.

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah.. not sure if I’m going to wire it in. I’d have to cut up my o2 harness to add the 5v reference. I’m on the fence since this truck should be easy to tune with the external LC2.

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great video, Sarah. This video is a testimonial to how far electronic engine control has evolved. It makes complete sense to upgrade to modern electronics that can be monitored and tuned. Looking forward to seeing how the final result turns out.

[@strongplanted]

Nice Lacuna Coil reference in there!

[@kipwelch5316]

Wow ! 4.8k veiws in 20 minutes !!! Your on a Roll !!

[@jerjen90]

My 16-year-old grandson was really enjoy seeing more ECM solution

[@andrewropp2525]

This is EXACTLY the issue I'm having on my 1997 Ford Ranger! I've been trying to figure this out!

[@SarahnTuned]

Likely a PCM. If you use a breakout box and follow the test procedures in All-Data it will tell you exactly if the PCM is bad.

[@geraldabrams2719]

In '97 the plastic intake manifold on the 4.0 was prone to having vacuum leaks where it is sealed to the cylinder heads. On mine changing the seals worked for maybe 40k miles and the second time around the desks were changed again plus a liberal application of silicone form-a-gasket.

[@ismaelescalera7879]

@@SarahnTuned most of the time diagnostic trees give you the run around leaving you back to square one. I usually look at pids relevant to symptoms

[@andrewropp2525]

@@geraldabrams2719 I ain't a liberal, I'm American (sarcasm, just a joke)

[@SarahnTuned]

@@ismaelescalera7879 tell us you have zero professional experience/education in this field without telling us..

[@ByThisShallAllMenKnow]

Really cool stuff, I'm glad you showed us all of this, it's looking promising!

[@kevinm5177]

Jimmy is the best. His channel is fun too

[@justonpreble4083]

Awesome technical video… I just bought a 1998 Single Cab Step Side/Style Side with the 2.5L… my kids and I are swapping out the 2.5L for the 4.0V6 SOHC… Your videos are Awesome!

[@neoanderson7]

Tuning is always tricky. Thankfully though you e got resources available to you. No worries. You’ll get her running better and smoother than the old school ECU. 👍🏻😎

[@johnpublic6582]

I never thought we would hear Sarah talking about a MegaSquirt. I mean, ya know, because of the OEM thing, not the other reason.

[@Speedr4cer777]

Awesome video, loved the explanations. Charlie is amazing

[@ianlowry6112]

I can't believe what you have done with that truck. It is entirely brand new looking. It's a time machine!

[@icba4907]

That's what I love about my 1961 Land rover, it has 1x 30amp fuse, that's it!.

[@timwilliams9865]

That is a sexy ass machine. I’ve never dealt with anything like that. I’ve had to go through each individual thing and check everything. That’s awesome.

[@carlospuello634]

Thats why I like your way Sarah. You made everything to know how it work. Nice. Triple thumb up!!! or more for you!!!!