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    Explorer that sits for a few days cranks a long time before starting.

    Howdy I've noticed this on my 04' Eddie Bauer 4.0L V6. I AM NOT a mechanic, so please bear with me. It manifests itself in 3 different ways. 1) In Texas we shift temperatures quickly, just like the Feb 2021 Storm. IF I park it on a 20 degree incline while warm, let it sit overnight and the...
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    'Check Charging System' warning

    Hello All With the help of a Generator rebuild shop, replaced the rotor and carbon brushes. Everything fine now! Sincerely Digipixel
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    High Beams always on

    High Beams always on
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    'Check Charging System' warning

    Sorry better explanation - " As I reve'ed the engine, the white lettering on the NEW serpentine belt rotated more slowly, when in fact it should have sped up to the point where we couldn't see it anymore."
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    'Check Charging System' warning

    Harmoinc Balancer - erroded rubber! Hello Rick - Briefly, the rubber in the harmonic balancer completely eroded and the pulley was slipping. The clue was at the Alternator shop. As I rev'ed the engine, the white lettering on the NEW serpentine belt got slower. The Alternator shop owner said...
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    'Check Charging System' warning

    Hello All Mystery Solved! The Harmonic Balancer needed replacing. For those of you who don't know, the crankshaft at the bottom has a large pulley attached to it. This pulley provides energy to the Serpentine belt. This item is called a Harmonic Balancer. Harmonic since it spins in a circle...
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    'Check Charging System' warning

    Hello All I own a 2004 4.0L V6 Eddie Bauer Explorer. Current Mileage = 111,500 miles.It's has in it the third rebuilt transmission. Backstory: On July 5th when I started it, I could hear the alternator whining AND the 'Check charging system' warning pops up AND the red battery light...
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