For an excellent graphic presentation of the steps involved, see the Related Link. An excellent how to. You can't just snake your arm up there without a lot of cuts and scrapes.
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how to replace a blend door actuator on a 1999 ford ranger
replace temperature gauge
take out the bulbs and see if they are burned out.
how to replace oil pump in a 1999 ford ranger xlt ext cab 4.0
The gauge assy has to be taken out and the printed circuit can be damaged very easily. I suggest taking it to a garage.
Remove the instrument cluster then replace the bulbs. = =
very carefully.
I went to my local Ford dealer and was told it was $300 just to pull the dash. The bulbs would cost $15. Seems steep, but they were going to replace all of the bulbs. I only needed the gas gauge and the temp light replaced. I opted to keep a flashlight in the truck, so I could see the gauges when I was not under a street lamp. Or, I could check my gas level in the daylight!
The check engine light on a 1999 Ford Ranger is between the full mark of the gas gauge and the left turn signal arrow
When replacing the rear turn signal on a 1999 Acura Integra open the trunk. Locate the rear turn signal housings and find the bulbs. Remove and replace the bulbs.
Inside the fuel tank combined with the fuel gauge sending unit