Do fix the actuator first, Ford radio removal tools are stupid cheap on eBay/Amazon
You do also have a cabin air filter, when was the last time it was changed?
If you're still having airflow issues after, check for leaves/nests
I reflashed my first PCM today 🤗
Didn't even brick it
FORScan on a '16 Fusion 2.0 EB, there's been 3 software revisions (-KB to -KE)
Was hoping it would fix the intermittent P0234 and chugging/stumble), but it didn't
There was a TSB saying to do this, but it was for '17 MY Fusions
Paid...
Renault and American Motors, yes
From late '81 to '87 when Chrysler bought them up, yes
XJs could have a ~2.1 Renault diesel IIRC
Renix fuel injection on later 2.8s 🤮
Don't make me look at my bank account 😭
I have to drive past it's (side of borough) on my way home from work 😔
It's a classic Mopar, where's @dishdude ⁉️
I don't even really like Jeeps (but I've never owned one) 🤔
Where would I park it 😯
Last time I bought for that engine, the Beck/Arnley coils off Rockauto were reboxed (improved design) Hyundai parts for less than half the price
Add in 4 quality NGK or Denso plugs, and you've ruled out the ignition system
@OilMagnate gave us some insight about ignition issues...
Does this one have BCM?
Maybe burned a valve?
Timing belt skipped a tooth?
Fuel pump getting weak?
There's no smoking gun here, so it's probably best to start from the beginning, basics first
The 2.0 Nu engine?
Any ignition maintenance done on it, I remember that being a bad era for bogus plugs and marginal coils that caused drivability issues (that kinda felt like a transmission issue?)
So we're kicking off 2025 with a Vinfast VF8⁉️
First one I've seen in the wild in the metro area 🤔
I'm still amazed how Vietnam domestic car manufacturing hit US soil before Chinese *brand domestic manufacturing did 😯
$16 off TikTok shop well spent, saves me trips to the parts store for battery testing
Probably not as good, or as thorough as a load test, but it's some easy guidance
The xB has been laid up for a few weeks, due to a sticking rear caliper
Took it out of use to save on insurance 💲
I thought it was time to go check on it, I left it parked around the corner
Battery completely dead, and dashboard slightly soggy from windshield leak
Deploy jump pack
It's so dead...
Another NYC Bitoger 🤗
That's clean, the few XJs I see around are rusted beyond belief
I unfortunately have no more room for projects 😕
Hope it sells well 🤞
Why not try listing on an XJ forum or subreddit, might get more takers
As much as you might hate yourself for it, TikTok and or Craigslist...
Not a fan of TPMS, or you just didn't want to spend the money on new sensors?
I agree either way, that era of Ford chime would drive you insane
Unrelated FORScan news, yesterday I used a J2534 pass thru and the paid FORScan beta to reflash a module 👍
Didn't even brick it 🤗
I mislead
Yes, it seems to leak half a quart over a 5k OCI
I went to the shed for a bottle of that Total clearance oil a lot of us spent 2023 buying, and I'm amazed at how little is left in my stock 🥲
I guess I did more oil change changes and top offs than I thought 🤔
I've been buying my OE H/K parts from Rockauto as of late (cross reference part #'s yourself, the listings aren't there)
But they don't have everything, this will be good to keep in my back pocket
Good work (y)
For some reason, it was 65° and kinda sunny here 🤷♂️
Knocked out a quick oil change on the Camry
It's leaking pretty badly, I really gotta do that rear valve cover and cam+crank seals in the spring
Some of the little remaining Total 5w30 (where'd it all go 🧐) and a D1 filter 👍
Quick diag on...
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Sharp looking truck, I doubt a Ford store even with an AXZ plan would touch the price
Enjoy it 🔌