Hello all,

I have a 1998 ford ranger and it has been working perfectly up until today, minus AC blowing hot.

After trying some things, I went to test and possibly replace the bled door actuator, which I thought would be low hanging fruit.

Prior to replacing it, I went to test the old one; disconnected it, removed it, reconnected it, turned the vehicle on and moved temperature from hot to cold to test for movement on actuator. There was movement. HOWEVER, as soon as I did this, the vehicle lost power and turned off on its own and now I cannot get it to start again. It cranks but does not start. I need help figuring out what to look for/at, please.

I don’t have any clue as to why this would happen. Please help.

 

Check to see if your truck has VATS. I don't know if that would be the problem but it sure sounds like it.