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I don't know if you still need a mechanic here in GR, but I'd suggest Creekside Auto Repair in Hudsonville. 616-669-1530. I've found them (well, him, the owner) to be very straightforward, practical and reliable. I like that he has no patience for bullshit.

I'm not an expert. The expert is known as koda2000; but here's my guess: What condition is your Idle Air Control(IAC) valve and how filthy is your throttle body? The IAC is just under the splash cover, right on top dead center. Two bolts, one electrical connector. Search the forum, if cleaning...

I had this issue a few weeks ago, ultimately, it was the relay. To test for this, I'd open the relay box in the rear, driver's side under the plastic cover over the bottle jack and tire iron. Swap the two larger "mini bosch" relays around. If the doors now unlock and don't lock, then it's the...

Do you have a different thread for the 2000 v8?

Your post reminded me of this guy. I'll admit, I was naïvely over-confident and doubted him, but with your post, I wonder if the older side airbags presented a 0.3 ohm load instead of the 6.8 expected in my 2001. Also, my '01 has a single airbag computer as far as I can see, despite having dash...

What's the resistance across the terminals on the passenger side airbag?

I did replace the races every time. A year and a half ago, I used the races that came pressed in to the replacement rotor; last week I used a hammer and punch to knock the old races out. I used a 1" bolt and a set of thick washers (a few slightly smaller than the inside of the race and a few...

Yes, unfortunately, I think I could. I remember feeling distinct ridges on the passenger side and to a lesser extent on the pictured driver's side.

2001 XLT 2WD 229,000 miles. I bought it used with ~200,000 miles three years ago. I had a local mechanic give it a tune up, which included him re-greasing the wheel bearings. Around a year and a half later, I started hearing a humming/droning noise that changed in pitch with changes in wheel...

Got an Android device? Get one of these: Veepeak Mini Bluetooth OBD2 OBDII Scan Tool Scanner Adapter Automotive Check Engine Light Diagnostic Code Reader for Android Windows https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011NSX27A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_POhbybNPG45ZD Seriously, even with $12.99 for the little module...

What kind is it? Is it one of those bluetooth OBD2 modules you can find all over amazon for $10? If its one of those bluetooth modules, then your trouble is the software you're using, not the hardware. Most apps only interact with the PCM/ECU in a vehicle. There's a relatively obscure app, Car...

To RandomNerd2000: Did you get a chance to clean the IAC? Also, the Motorcraft PCV indicated for the 4L SOHC is indeed a plastic part. You have to be careful pushing the plastic tee over top of an aftermarket/off-brand metal valve as people have cracked the plastic tee. J_C: Do you mean...

I agree, I think the solvent used to clean probably loosens/softens buildup on the shaft and/or seal temporarily. That would explain why sometimes cleaning only works for a brief while.

Oh! Now I understand your first reply and I should have read the entire thread before posting, as everything I mentioned had already been covered. Honestly, I'd suggest getting a $13.00 bluetooth OBD2 module from amazon like I use and checking the codes on the airbag controller. I use the...

Cleaning the IAC is rather straightforward as J_C pointed out. Some people feel using MAF cleaner is safer than carb cleaner which can be rather caustic. I used carb cleaner and things worked great for a few weeks before getting worse; I really didn't know what I was doing so I suspect I damaged...

So, as I understood your initial question, your new replacement seats do not have the side airbags. The airbag controller, however, expects there to be side airbags (in addition to the front ones) and will indicate an error if they're not connected. Ford's airbag controller for all the different...

This is a guess as I'm nowhere near as experienced as many others here, but have you cleaned/checked/replaced the IAC? It's notorious for sticking.

I used a motorcraft CG765 when I replaced my IAC valve. I have no evidence or real experience with this, but I'd trust the figure eight one over a paper gasket. The throttle position is read from the potentiometer attached to the side of the throttle body. There's a PID for the lowest throttle...

I discovered a similar issue a few months after I first purchased my '01 almost four years ago. Cleaning the IAC would fix the problem for a few weeks. In the end, I replaced it and haven't had an issue since. I seem to recall the part was cheap on amazon.com and replacing it is really...

Are you certain you properly attached a photo below? There are two Y hoses I can think of: the PCV valve has a tee on it with hoses to the rear of each side of the tubular upper intake and, second, the evap hose which connects to downward aimed fittings on the bottom of the tubular upper...

Where and what are you probing, specifically?

I have the same problem and, worse, haven't been able to find the exact part number. I'm afraid I'll be scouring craigslist and junk yards to find a replacement. '01 2wd xls. oh, and my rear wiper motor bracket is, literally, cracked on one of the three legs.. so I want to replace that as well...

So, here's what I did. Please excuse the dirty carpet. Top is Passenger side, middle is Driver side, and bottom is my tablet querying the Airbag controller. ' Note the Driver Side Airbag and Passenger Side Airbag readings of 7.1 and 7.0. I guess I lied above when I said the readings...

I'd been enjoying the strange airbag warning lights. After the local independent repair shop pulled the codes from the PCM and Airbag controller, I got offered the opportunity to pay someone $300 to have them "trace all the wiring." Needless to say, I declined. I discovered the yellow capped...

Sadly, James Henson appears to have closed down Henson Performance, Inc. Is there anyone else you'd trust in his stead?