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    Battery light comes on or off when moving alternator wires

    My battery on my xlt as been having the above issue, were it is on or off when moving the alternator wires, but the battery is being charged even when it is on, from what I've checked there is no issue, but the light still persists, even a slight movement of the wire will change the light, I...
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    Stereo Wire Identification

    Undid the absolutely horrid wiring job that came with the stereo in my Navajo. Surprisingly, the guy who did it left the Ford 8-pin stereo harness. Lucky me! I didn't have that luxury last time. I've identified 5 of the 7 wires. Listing from left to right: Blue - Amplifier Remote Green/Black -...
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    Ready for the Road Package

    Hi guys, My PIU came with the ready for the road package (evident from all the Whelen Ions, vertex and Whelen speaker in the front). The cencom sapphire was removed but the wiring is still there behind the 2nd-row seats. While I don't need the lights, I was wondering how I could get the PA...
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    JBL Grounds???

    I have a '95 eb. with the JBL "premium" audio. My head unit won't power on. When I went to test the wires, I read the there are two grounds (blk + grn/blk). The green and black ground seems to be good, but not getting any continuity out of the plain black one. I'm testing this using the "hot...
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    2001 B3000 / Ranger Spark Plug Wire Replacement Video

    Hey guys, This is my newest video that will show you how to change the plug wires on our trucks! The worst part are those loom wire holders! Let me know what you think! **Also, if the video was helpful, give it a “thumbs up” on YouTube (it helps me out, thanks)***
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    One and six not firing.

    Bought this 97 Explorer two door. Auto zone diagnostic show 1 and 6 not firing. The people who sold it were very honest and said its missing and we dont know. Their friends replaced the wires, plugs and coil. I bought a new coil just in case. Still missing. Very consistent...
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    94 Explorer speaker help

    Hey guys, I am new to this forum so I apologize if I post this in the wrong place, but hopefully someone can help me out. This is my first Explorer and I received it with an aftermarket stereo installed, but the rear speakers were not working. I pulled the stereo out and noticed that the rear...
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    whats the voltage of my VSS conector?

    i have a P0500 code and it says tha i need to check the conecction, wires etc, i need to check continuty, so i need to check the voltage of the conector with my voltimeter, si i need to know what volt it have to be. thank you, sorry my english sux. ford explorer 1998, xlt, 4x4 sohc automatic
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    94 Ranger ignition question (Code 224)

    I have a 94 Ranger SuperCab, 2WD IL4 5 Speed Manual. I bought it a few months ago and it has at least 140,000 miles on it. The motor misses under a load especially when at full operating temperature. Checking CEL codes yields the following: KOEO: 337 CM: 224, 337 KEOR: 337 Inspection...
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    1998 Explorer Trailer Lights

    Hello everyone, New to the forum. I have seen many posts for related probelms but not for the one I have. I have a problem that I just haven't been able to figure out in my hours of working on my explorer and several more hours searching the web. I have a 1998 Explorer and I no longer...
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    Change Your Plugs!

    I recently bought a 1995 ford explorer eddie bauer and it has been a good vehicle so far. It hasnt ever run real smooth though, it didnt seem to have a lot of power and it didnt get good gas mileage (18mpg avg for half and half city/highway). Well I decided to change my plugs and wires just for...
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    2002 Explorer FIRE! Wires burned. Help!

    My timing chain broke and in an effort to see which or if my cam shafts are spinning I cranked the engine without valve covers. I had the fuel pump disabled as well as the spark plug lines, but something sparked and set that insulating foam b/w the upper intake and the motor on fire. Some things...
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    98 Explorer V6 OHV stalls after wires/plugs changed

    Greetings all, I have 98 XLT V6 pushrod 4x4, 115K miles. I just changed my plugs/wires (had cylinder misfire on #3). JBA cables/NGK iridiums. Had to gunk engine before changing plugs due to build up of oil and grime (I inherited truck). After changing plugs and wires, truck turns over...
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    I need to know how to replace my headlight switch wiring.

    :exp: My wires by the head light switch have melted and i need to replace them. However i dont know how to pull off my dash. Any Ideas?
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    HELP!! 98 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer PROBLEM!!

    Hey all, I had a question regarding my 1998 Ford Explorer V6 4.0 Eddie Bauer edition. Recently, my battery died. When I jumped it and started driving the battery light would not turn off. Then the A/C stopped, then the air suspension, then the front passenger window. After driving further...
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    Help

    I have a 94 ford explorer and it has had many problems but its become my project and I refuse to give up on it so.. I bought it and it would only start on the thrid try. It ran very sluggish when you would take off it would almost stall eh it really didnt stall but it would seem that the...
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