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    Ac compressor problem

    Does still blow cold air. I only notice the issue when I'm running ac so stile it does the hesitat and rpm jump when ac is off I think I usually have ac on well lately not because I don't want it to die in the virginia tunnels lol
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    Ac compressor problem

    Ok recently when running my ac I realize my car after driving with ac awhile 10 to 15 mins obviously not everything e but it seems it's only when I run ac wants to die out it seems but then jolts back up like its hung up then gets let go shortly after that happens a couple times I lose all...
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    Car trying to die surging when gas is pushed

    I had a fuel rail high input code a few months back after that the car has died at a light or while coasting slowly about once a month this happens. I'm assuming the pump is going but is there any other things I should check I pulled in drive way yesterday and it started to die when I placed...
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    Antifreeze change out along with thermostat question

    Yes it backed up I'm thinking its the t stat it seems to only do it in mornings when its cooler outside here in San Diego I watched it every 5 seconds and about 3 mins after I got on freewayit went up past half way today but not all the way to hot and then went back to right before the middle...
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    Antifreeze change out along with thermostat question

    From the threads I see when I drain the coolant I should expect 1 and a half gallons my local auto zone says for a change out I need about 4 jugs of antifreeze for a changeout what am I missing. also the thermostat is sticking over past 4 months while driving to work it went to hot for about 5...
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    P0193 code high fuel rail pressure input

    Ok again I need some help I just got the P0193 code other night won't go away I drove to store stopped car for about 2 mins then wife came back out I started it right up and the service engine soon light came on which was showing P0193. I'm going to start at the fuel filter and replace that...
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    Squealing when air or heat turned on

    It's wierd that it only does it on a cold start. It as soon as I turn it off it stops and like a few minutes later I can use ax or heat and its fine could it be a belt it's so loud I dunno how to describe it I poured a bit of water on the belt and it squealed but not the same squeal like in the...
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    Squealing when air or heat turned on

    Advance auto parts price for rebuilt compressor ,accumulator , and oriface tube 240.19 plus tax ....it has free shipping thank god because there is no advance auto in San Diego. Plus they got a deal for 50 dollars off next 100 dollar order which is cool. I did not order it yet but seems...
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    Squealing when air or heat turned on

    So as long as I don't run ac or heat it won't affect me right I need a few more pay checks to afford this fix I'm thinking your right though. Still gunna try the dressing but I wanna know some precautuions I can take in mean time to minimize risk to the car it's our only vehicle
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    Squealing when air or heat turned on

    Is the air compressor the pulley that's in the center on the bottom I seen a little wobble In That one but when u accelerate it looks better. Is there a thread for a self change out for that.? I can't afford the 500 dollar price for the shop to fix that assuming its like a 200 dollar part.
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    Squealing when air or heat turned on

    The air compressor would cause these issues? What exactly does the air compressor do that would make it show these symptoms. I'm gunna try the belt dressing.when I drove the two block it was continuous pretty much if my foot was on gas
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    Squealing when air or heat turned on

    I had the belt tensioner and belt replaced a little over a year ago by shop down the street. It was fine until now during my cold starts or after its sit at least a few hours if you turn the air and or heat on it will squeal immediately or as I turn the wheel most the time it will I don't think...
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    Coolant temp jump during freeway drive

    Sorry forgot my specs its a 2004 xlt v6 flex fuel with 107,000 miles
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    Coolant temp jump during freeway drive

    I was driving to work this morning and i noticed a check gauge light soon as i seen the light i looked to my temp gauge and it was on hot immediatly after it went back to just below the middle point and the light went off i dint change my speed or adjust it was very quick after i got to work i...
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    How to: Replace Front Blend Door Actuator in 3rd Gen Ex.

    Blend Door Help in San Diego Hey Everyone Im currently deployed in Cuba until 2012. I live in san diego, is there anyone who has done this blend door fix who i could pay to come out and do it at my home. I would attempt it myself I will be coming home from 16th until 29th of July 2011 for a R&R...
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    Oil type for 2004

    its a bit cool some mornings ill prolly just rid of it and be more attentive next time i see a oil sale.
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    Oil type for 2004

    I Bought 5 qts of oil last month...they were on sale for 12 bucks for all its valvoline MAX LIFE SYNTHETIC BLEND 10W-30 its only 12 bucks i know and i dont have the receipt. i seen the sale and w-30 and i guess i blurred the rest out lol is this any good or should i get rid of it and go 5w-30...
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    YAY NEW 04 but 2 questions?

    The rear wiper fluid did not work on my 04 as well I think the diagram is very helpful above but all i did was follow the line behind the back inside panal from the output on the rear outside light i didnt see a problem so i did somthin stupid but it work i took the hose and disconnected it from...
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    Ticking noise coming from vents

    I have a 04 explorer xlt 2wheel drive 89000 miles very often ill hear a ticking noise coming from the vents its slight but noticable if you dont have the air on full blast. it will even be present when the ac is off and i dont have the climate control knob in the ceter position. i dont think its...
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    MPG V6 question

    Ok I've kinda scanned through but dont see anything related to the v6 for this. Ok I have a 2004 explorer xlt stock v6 flex fuel with 89000 miles on it. seem to run fine other then sometimes when i first turn her on in morning it has a louder idle then normal and when i give it a bit of gas...
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