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    Instant total battery discharge, won't start, rapid clicking from ignition area

    I stopped after a 30 minute trip to grab the mail. I shut off the Explorer normally and came back 3 minutes later and the car was completely dead. No lights, no windows, no dash. Nothing. I had my wife drive over and we charged it up some and the lights turned on and the dash lit up and etc...
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    2001 Sport: Rear blinkers/brake lights don't work. Everything else does.

    Okay so I'm in a bit of a pickle. A few weeks ago my Compass/Dome light went out. My right rear blinker then went out. Then my left rear blinker went out. They all share a common ground according to my Haynes Manual. The front blinkers and indicators on the dash work fine. I did continuity...
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    2001 Sport Roof OEM Crossbars

    I have the rails running front to back and am looking for an OEM set of crossbars and maybe some hardware to throw a bike up there if you've got it. Thanks.
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    Grind/growl in engine compartment on start-up and when cold

    Been a long while since I've visited here so hopefully you guys are as helpful as you were two years ago :thumbsup: I did a quick search but came up emty. Car in Question: 2001 Explorer Sport 4.0L, 4x4, automatic, 162k miles, 10k miles on transmission. Background: I had the transmission...
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    2001 Sport Tranmission Cooler Lines

    One problem after another now that im pusing 150k miles. One of the steel cooler lines for the transmission underneath the radiator has a small hole in it that is spewing trans fluid. I need to replace it so my questions are: (1) What exactly are the lines called? and (2) Does anyone have a part...
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    Powered USB Port

    It's been a while since I've been around but after a few long drives I've decided that I need to be able to charge my cell phone while driving and I don't like how the cigarette lighter adapters look. I want to put a USB port somewhere in the front of the car, perhaps right underneath the...
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    Passenger Door Lock Replacement

    So I had the Ex out here at OSU for about 5 days before someone broke into it and stole my head unit. They popped off the metal ring around the lock on the passenger side with a screwdriver and got in. My question is: What exactly do I need to replace to make it all work again? I think its...
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    Honda Motorcycle Tires

    So my dad wants a new front tire for his Honda motorcycle for Christmas. Its a 2000ish, not a sport bike. More of a big, heavy, weekend cruiser. Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions about where to get a good deal on a tire? And what front tires are good? Looking to spend around 100ish...
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    Quick Front Driveshaft Removal Question

    I'm getting all sorts of noises and vibrations from the truck and I'm suspecting U-joints. I'm taking the front driveshaft out first and my Haynes says tape up the bearings so they don't fall out. Which bearings are they talking about? Thanks
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    Stalling on start-up

    Truck began stalling on start-up 2-3 starts after cleaning the MAF sensor and IAC to combat a high idle problem. Checked the coilpack and the secondary resistance is out of spec on all coils (13k ohms for coil 1+2, 14k ohms for coil 3). Couldn't check the primary because the connector faces the...
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    Shopping around...

    So I'm looking to buy an old mustang. For a few reasons, first of all because I want something with some zip and the Ex, as much as I love it, doesn't provide that. Second, I want a car with a manual now that I know how to drive one :p:. I found an 85 GT for 3000. The ad claims to have many...
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    Saab 9-3 Repairs

    I was checking out some Saab forums and they don't look to promising so I figured I'd pick some brains over here. My sister is thinking about buying a 1999 9-3 with the 2.0T. Don't know the mileage off the top of my head but its somewhere around 90k I believe. It has some problems and my...
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    OEM Sub Enclosure Interchangability

    Quick Question I've got a 2001 sport and I'm trying to buy an OEM Sub Enclosure for the trunk. Will an enclosure from a 1998 Eddie fit in my truck? Thanks.
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    Starting Problems

    Hey all, my first real problem with the truck so far. I drove around all day and then went and parked in front of a building for 5 minutes, come back outside and it doesn't start. First instinct is trying to jump it. Nothing and battery won't hold a charge. I then notice that my stereo is...
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    Jeep T-Case

    Ok so I was in my friend's Jeep earlier today and I noticed that his 4x4 options seemed a lot more inclusive than mine/ours. His T-case shifter had a 2wd, part-time 4x4, full time 4x4, neutral, and 4x4 low. Assuming that part-time 4x4 is comparable to our AWD system, why do they have so many...
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    Tire Shipping

    So it's time for new tires, or rather it was about 10k miles ago but I'm just getting around to it now. I'm going with a set of the Kumho A/Ts. The real question is though, does anyone know any online places that are offering free shipping right now? TireRack wants 70 bucks to ship them...
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    How much water can I clear?

    So around wintertime and during heavy rains, the coastal town I live in tends to flood. My parents always get nervous that I'm going to mess something up when I drive through water that is only about 8 inches deep or so. So how much water can I handle before I should start worrying? Thanks.
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    Adding a Dome Light

    So in my Sport I have one dome light in the front over the dashboard and another dome light that for all intents and purposes is only good for lighting the trunk. So I guess my question is... has anyone ever added an extra dome light?
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    Twin Turbo Question

    So I saw that thread that was made a little bit ago about the GT with the twin turbos and it made me think a little. Why exactly do two turbos create higher pressure for the forced induction? I understand pretty much how turbos work so my understanding of physics and pressure must be a little...
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    ErickSaint

    bought an xbox and related accessories from ErickSaint. good price, fast shipping. would have no reservations about buying something else from him.
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    I'm no mechanic, but... Spark Plug Help

    I popped the boot off of the spark plug and thats what was there... I tried using the socket wrench to take it out but it's in there pretty solidly. I'm no Arnold but I can give the thing a pretty good tug and it doesn't want to move... I want to try to put some WD-40 or something in there to...
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    STA's 01 Sport

    Here's my 2001 sport. about 100,000 miles. Haven't done anything too exciting with it yet. Added the brush guard. Complete new stereo. In the next few weeks comes the shackles, TT, bigger tires...
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    2 Quick ?s

    Ive got two questions for everyone which I hope are easy to answer because that would make my life easier. 1) Exhaust. Is the exhaust under my truck more or less a bunch of pipes welded together and mounted underneath with a cat, muffler, and tip at the end? 2) CAI. How exactly does a...
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    Brush Guard

    Wasn't sure where to put this so I figured here would be best. I bought a brush guard from a fellow forum member for my 01 Sport. He had it on an 02 sport so i know it fits mine. My only problem is that the mounting brackets wont slide in far enough to get the guard anywhere near the front...
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    Engine Shakes?

    Ok so when Im idling in my 01 sport the whole car seems to shake a little bit. Ive been in other explorers and this doesnt happen so Im trying to figure out why. I popped the hood when I was in park and saw the entire engine shaking. Not a little shudder kinda shake but a heavy vibration...
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