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Old Nov 4, 2009
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Icon2 Electrical problem??

I have a 2004 Ranger Edge 5-spd, And when I pull the E-brake release handle my RPM gauge dops to 0 while my truck is running. Any ideas why??
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009
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I would inspect the tan/yellow wire under the dash to see if it is grounding somehow when the parking brake release rod moves.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2009
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i happened to mine also at one time.but when i made a check, it was a short circuit case for rpm gauge terminal with e brake wiring
 
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