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  1. J

    1996 Explorer Battery dies every few hours when off

    Hey! I just got a 1996 explorer and I'm having a really frustrating electrical issue that just popped up over the weekend. I was trying to fix my abs light - replaced rear sensor only electrical work (also both abs fuses were missing so I installed, then took back out). Also did front ball...
  2. A

    05 explorer XLT instrument cluster shorting out

    i don't really know how else to explain it. Every day when I leave for work, I open the door and the gauges on my cluster start shaking. The interior light flickers once.If I leave the door open for prolonged periods of time, it will occasionally do it again. Timing is completely random. The...
  3. L

    Please help!!!!

    so I bought my first 2002 explorer 4.0l sohc so I bought it from my brother thinking it was just the fuel pump, I tested the voltage at pump and at inertia switch it was good I check the fuel pump relay and fuse and they were fine. the relay would click when I cycled the key and fuse wasn't...
  4. T

    Electrical Issue- Rear Defrost and Reverse Lights

    I have a 2001 Explorer sport, which I'm assuming is almost the same as the Trac. I have had this issue with my rear defrost and reverse lights not working for almost 4 months, and have left it unattended for some time. I replaced my fuse in spot 27 at least 5 times, and it has burnt out every...
  5. M

    electrical problems have me ready to sell my 2011

    2011 Explorer with only 38k miles Starting a few months back I started having electrical problems. The car has completed died several times, once at work in another town. The symptom is that I get a bunch of faults and then all the displays go black. I've tried restarting the car to get it...
  6. M

    Headlight Switch: Problems with Wiring

    I recently acquired a 1997 V8 AWD Explorer and it failed inspection b/c running lights wouldn't light. I finally troubleshot it to the headlight switch, found the wires, connecting harness, and switch were melted. Replaced the harness and switch (soldered and shrink wrapped each wire) but have...
  7. Y

    Another Autolamp Issue

    So I've been all over the internet looking for answers on this issue. My early '96 X just won't cooperate with the autolamps working. I've got power to the mirror (auto darkening one, with the on/off button for the autolamps) I've replaced the RAP with one out of a 98 to work with the keyfob...
  8. F

    Need Help diagnosing electrical problem

    Hi Everyone! I'm a new member looking for help. Thanks in advance for reading this and for any help/suggestions with the problem 1996 V6 explorer 2wd. Yesterday morning went out to vehicle and battery was dead. Checked with voltmeter had about 4 volts. Battery a few years old and never had...
  9. J

    Wire Fixed. Please help with more driver's door lock issues

    I had some time today so I went ahead and put new wire between the break in the door boot. When I first fixed it and closed the door, it locked by itself... with the keys in the explorer! I unlocked the door with another key and it hasn't locked or unlocked since then except with the key, just...
  10. 0

    sport trac electrical problem PLEASE HELP

    I have a 2002 sport trac that a buddy and i have been putting an engine in. the engine is in and hooked up but i am not getting any power from fuel pump (could coincidentally be dead) and i am not getting any power to the little starter wire when i try to start it. starter relay clicks but thats...
  11. H

    Help with my 99 Explorer with a 4.0l v6 sohc

    I am needing help trying to figure out whats wrong with my Explorer. I have a 99 expolrer with a 4.0l v6 sohc. I just replaced the head gaskets and I am having trouble getting it to start. When I go to start it the motor cranks 2 or 3 times and then all the lights start flashing and after that...
  12. K

    Factory alarm system troubleshooting help?

    I have a 1999 XLT with factory alarm, I can set the alarm and set off the alarm from the key fob, but the alarm will not go off when it should (i.e when the alarm is set and a door is opened from the inside). Is anyone familiar with this problem? And know how to fix it without getting raped by...
  13. A

    gas mileage/electrical?

    I drove my 91 2 door sport about 30 minutes then shut it off. about an hour later, I started it up and the radio, blinkers(not the emergency flashers), power windows, and fan panel did not work. I drove for about 10 minutes then shut it off. about 2 hours later I started it and everything...
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