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    Remote Start Question

    I got an explorer about 2 months ago, the basic model.. and theres no remote start. It's cold in Jersey, and I was wondering if I can get a remote start put in? Can I bring it to the dealer and pay for the remote start/installation? For those who have remote start; Does anyone have any...
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    MFT Wallpapers

    Is there a place to get any cool wallpapers? I couldn't find any... :( I'm pretty decent with photoshop so I was thinking of taking some cool computer wallpapers and cropping them to the proper dimensions for MFT (800 x 378 pixels). Anyone interested in this? I'm taking requests so we can try...
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    RIP 05 Ex, hello 2012

    Hey guys, been a while since I posted here.... used to love to work on my 05 explorer, unfortanetly i totalled her. I just purchased a 2012 explorer from the dealer yesterday and I'm going to pick it up tomorrow. I was just wondering.. is there any after market products out for the 2012...
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    New Halos on my 05 Explorer

    I've been wanting these for a while and I finally recovered enough from surgery to put them in :D (sorry about the size). It's hard to get on a good night shot on my phone, I will try with a digital camera soon :D
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    Opening tail lights

    I want to open up my tail lights on my 05 Explorer, as in take them out and separate the red lens from the back. Can I use the same process for headlights (the oven method)? Or would I need to use a dremel to cut them apart... Thanks, any advice is appreciated. I'm sure people are curious...
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    Check Charging System

    Yesterday I was driving, and the "Check Charging System " message popped up on my message center and also a light came on. It went away seconds later, but then came back two more times but they went away after a few seconds. This used to pop up often, and when my car was getting another...
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    Custom Kick Panels

    I am considering making custom kick panels for component speakers for my 05 explorer. There isnt any Q Form kick panels (or whatever they're called) from crutchfield for the 05. The only concern I have it, when I fiberglass the kick panels how would I hold them into place? I am pretty sure the...
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    Adding new speakers, quick question

    Lets say I was to add another set of speakers, such as compenant speakers (I think thats what they're called, the same ones in the doors). I am going to be adding another pair, not replacing them. Can I just tap the wires for the new speakers into the wires going into the door speakers? Or...
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    Driver Door Speaker Keeps Blowing

    My stock drivers door speaker blew out, so I got new pioneer door speakers and a month later the dri vers speaker blew out. Is there something wrong with the wiring considering the only speaker to blow out was the drivers one and it happened twice. Also, what door speakers do you recommend...
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    popping off bumper, how to get this clip off

    I need to remove my bumper, I took out the taillights ro remove the bumper screws but now there is 10 clips holding them in. How do I remove them? I think theyre called christmas tree plugs or something. Let me know if you need a picture to know what the hell Im talking about.
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    Exhaust for 05 v6

    I decided im going to do more mods other the lighting to my car, I am putting in a k&n intake and an exhuast. Can anyone give me a link to a good one? I dont want to be "that guy" on the sreet with the super loud truck. Also, can I install exhaust myself or do I need to bring it to a shop...
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    HID plug & play kit doesnt plug.. help

    I ordered an hid kit for my fogs, aside from not fitting well, one of the bulbs cracked so they sent me a replacement that I just got today. However this bulb I can't plug into the ballast because the male/female connectors are two different sizes. How do I fix this? Can I just kit the wires and...
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    Fog Lights blink with Turn Signals

    Does anyone know how to make foglights blink with turn signals? I have yellow fogs, so I figured it would look cool. I'm guessing a relay would be needed.
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    How to change Gauge Bezel

    Can anyone tell me how to access the gauges behind the steering wheel...
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    Dome Light Wire

    What color is the dome light wire? And where can I find it in the kick panel (i'm assuming it'll be down there too) or if not in the kick panel where is it besides on the ceiling? I'm trying to add some LED strips around my truck.
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    Puddle/Courtesy/Mirror Lamps

    I am looking to replace the bulb in my mirrors with LEDs, but I can't figure out how to pop off the plastic underneath the mirror. I heard using a razor blade, I tried that several times with no luck. Am I missing something? Last time I tried it with a razor, the razor just cracked. Any ideas?
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    LED turn signals, quick blinking

    I am putting in LED turn signals, and I know they are going to hyperblink. My question is, where the heck is the flasher? I am getting an electronic flasher and I removed the driver kickpanel but I can't find the flasher. I heard from someone it is under there. Any ideas how to install...
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    Removing door panel, how to unhook window wires

    I am trying to remove the door panel on the drivers door. I took off the plastic peice behind the handle, then I popped off the window buttons peice, but I can't figure out to detach the wires. I know its just a wire harness, so I assume you just have to push it in and pull. I tried to push...
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    Custom Halos on an 05

    I been looking for Halos for my 05, and besides flashtech and AAC I can't to seem to find other ones. I was thinking about making my own. Using an acyrlic rod curved with the headlight and two (maybe more?) leds to brighten it up. The acrylic rod will have notches in the back to allow light to...
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    Remove Rear Bumper

    I am trying to fix a crack in my lower rear bumper, can anyone tell me how to take this off so I can work with it better? I can't figure this out or find any screws/pins. This is what I am talking about (the plastic peice with the crack) Sorry about the size
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    Fix Bumper Crack.. Help please

    I was hit from behind the other week and I only got a cracked bumped. I can easily make the other guy pay for a new bumper which his dad was willing to, but if I can fix it I'd rather save the kid a few hundred bucks. The kid had mental disabilities that I go to school with, I want to try to...
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    Remove Windshield Wiper Cowl

    I am trying to remove the windershield wiper cowl/base to paint it black since mine has faded to a greyish color. Here is the peice I am talking about, it is at the top of the hood. The piece that is holding the windshield wiper on. Anyone know how to take this thing off? Thanks
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    Remove front license plate bracket to install grille

    I just ordered billet grilles off ebay and to install the lower bumper grille I need to remove the license plate bracket in the front. Does anyone know how to do this? I took off the license plate and they are two weird screws and I have no idea how to take them out... Please help... Thanks!
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    Cloth to Leather Seats

    Would it be possible to change my cloth seats to leather seats? I really want to do this and I figured I would just try to find leather seats on eBay if this is possible. Thanks.
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    overhead console/dome light

    I'm trying to put some nice LEDs in my dome light, but I can't take them out when i pry the plastic off because theres the plastic reducers (or limitors?) that are in the way (they are designed to reduce glare). I tried unscrewing and taking the conole off, but I still couldn't get the suckers...
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