Hi Scotty,
I recently bought a 2000 Ford Ranger with 165k miles for 1700. Its my first car so I just needed something to get me from A to B, have some utility (as im a superintendent) and can do street parking. Its the RWD version and came with a tool box on the bed. Theres rust here and there, but overall it drives well.
The problem I have is the check engine light is on but when I plugged in the tester that goes under the steering wheel no codes came up. I did this at Autozone and my local mechanic. My mechanic said there’s something wrong with the sensor. I want to know if that’s right or what’s causing the check engine light, and did I get the car at an okay price?
Love the videos, thank you
If they both said there's no codes and your mechanic said that he's probably right. Sometimes those stupid lights just stick on so the good news is there's no codes so the cars in good shape. Looks like you lucked out to me because usually when the check engine light come on you need to do repairs of some kind. Scotty's even mentioned some guys just stab the light with a ice pick or something if it bothers them and its messed up like that
I can't advise about the check engine light, but I think you did fine for the price. If it runs well and gets you around, that price/mileage isn't bad in my opinion. Rangers are handy little trucks!
Thanks y’all 🙂