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Empty wire harness--Missing relay?
2006 explorer limited, trying to diagnose a few electrical issues, including loss of the warning buzzer when the lights are left on or the seat belt is not fastened, and intermittent loss of the left rear and right rear turn signals. Under the driver side – next to the fuse box, there is an...- Heeldad
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- empty relay wire
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1996 Explorer sun roof
Hello all, I have a 1996 Explorer Ltd. Today, for the first time, the sun roof would operate to open but would not close. I removed the upper console (all other functions were normal) and looked for any obvious signs of failure with the switch, then manually closed to roof. Finding no signs of a...- John Quinn
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- electrical relay sun roof switch
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- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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No start no crank.
Pin 3 is getting over 12v. When I jump 3 to 5 the engine cranks and starts. I've tried 5 relays and I've tested this last one on the wipers and it works. When the key is in the cranking position pins 1 to 2 only get 10vs as where the 1 to 2 pins on the wipers and fog light relays get 12v. I...- Jfoster101
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- low volts no crank no start relay starter
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- Forum: Stock 2006 -2010 Explorers
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Power window 96
When I bought my 96 Explorer a few months back, there was an existing issue with the drivers side window. Switch works, motor turns, but makes a "bumping" noise while running and does not stop turning when the window reaches the top. My mechanic was running a diagnostic for an unrelated problem...- John Quinn
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- 1996 explorer relay window
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Explorer doesn't crank
My sister drove her car to work parked it and turned it off, hours later after work she got back into her car went to start it up, the lights worked, the radio works, the engine didn't turn over, replaced the starter and starter solenoid (both 1 piece) with new parts, still didn't turn over...- Cannon980
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- 2002 electrical explorer ford neutral neutral safety switch no start relay starter won't start
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Solenoid Wiring Question
Usually I snap a quick photo on a job like this, so it's a no-brainer to put it back together, but didn't have my phone handy... So, I pulled this solenoid off my '97 Explorer to bench test it 'cause I'm troubleshooting starting issues. It worked fine on the bench: good solid click on/off, with...- ctgriffi
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- relay solenoid starting problem wiring
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- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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12v outlet/cigarette lighter not working
Sup dudes and dudettes I've had this problem where i go to plug in something (phone charger, gps, led lights, etc.) into my 12v outlet on my radio bezel and it does nothing at all same goes for the one hidden behind that little door in the passenger footwell. For my lights I used the ground for...- Jason Staggs
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- 12v 1999 cigarette ligher explorer fuses idk relay
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How to: 04+ Sport Trac Fog Light Mod (Stays on W/ High Beams)
Fog lights stay on when brights/high beams are engaged. **Do this mod at your own risk. I take no responsibility if you mess something up or violate any laws with performing this mod.** First, verify your fog light relay location. (Refer to owners manual.) The pictures used here are on my 04...- tjtheman007
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- 04+ 2004 2005 brights explorer sport trac fog fog light fog light mod high beams light mod relay sport trac
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- Forum: 2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac
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LED Conversion Issue
96 Ford Explorer XLT. Replaced every single interior/exterior bulb to LED except headlights (still waiting for those). I also used a LED flasher relay to prevent "hyper-flashing". All lights work fine, except when using my turn signals, the third/high mount brake light lights up, but is dim &...- Christifor
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- bulb led light relay
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Halos And Relay Harnesses For An XSport
Anyone doing halo kits in a 2013 Ford XSport? What size halos will fit on the projector lens of the halogen headlight and foglight housings? I ordered some from Summit Racing that said they were vehicle specific but they were not the correct size (too small). Also any suggestions on a reliable...- gadgetball
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- 2013 explorer sport drl halo relay
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Looking for Accessory Delay Relay (2006)
Can someone point me to the location of the accessory delay relay, also known as the Retained Accessory Power relay? I believe that mine is bad, but don't know where the sucker is located, or exactly what it looks like (assuming it is a small cube like most relays). The owners manual and web...- TBB4
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- accessory delay relay relays retained accessory power
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- Forum: Stock 2006 -2010 Explorers
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Missing Night Illumination and Radio Delayed Off
Help: 2006 Explorer Limited with Factory Subwoofer Audio System My 06 was in for dealer service and when it came back, the radio night illumination (for buttons, not the LED display) had stopped working. Also, the radio no longer stays on like it used to after shutting off the car but before...- TBB4
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- accessory delay dash light dashboard lighting radio illumination dimmer relay
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Starter Relay???2000Ford Explorer Limited 5.0
2000 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0 So this is how the whole issue started... I needed to switch out a fuse for the cig lighter. I went out and printed a copy of the internal fuse diagram since i bought my explorer off of craigslist with no owners manual. I switched out the cig lighter and...- Blackexplorer10
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- explorer relay starter starter relay will not start
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Low power to fuel pump.
I recently became the owner of a 1996 Ford Explorer XLT,4.0,auto. I did some work for said vehicle,knowing that it wouldnt start due to a fuel problem,but I figured that I would be able to repair it. Well,electrical isnt my area of expertise,and now Ime sort of stuck. heres whats happening...- MrShadetree
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- constant power fuel pump relay
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Cruise Control and Power Windows fail
Hi guys, I'm looking for a bit of help. I have a 2004 Ford Explorer Xls. And my cruise control used to occasionally not work, but sometimes I could give the brakes a good push and they would work afterwards. But now they don't work at all, Also; Now, none of my windows will roll down, I've...- Kkurtis
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- cruise control power windows relay wiring
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- Forum: Stock 2002 - 2005 Explorers
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Why does my ignition relay keep blowing?
Truck info. 91 Stock with the older wiring schematic that has the BAP. The Haynes book shows 91 but not the 91 I have. Must of been from the first half. This morning I had my 91 explorer idling to hookup a trailer. As I was walking to the back of the truck, it shuts off. So I went back to...- 1Byounkin
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- 91 explorer coil ignition relay relay spark
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- Forum: Stock 1991 - 1994 Explorers
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01 explorer fuel pump issue
i have an 01 explorer not getting any gas relays are clicking when vehicle is shut off all relays and inertia switch are good it also threw a code cant remember the number but it said possible valve stuck open or fuel pump ground any help or ideas would be appreciated- jschu73
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- 01 explorer explorer fuel fuel pump ground inertia switch relay
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Got a few 93's, got a few questions
I Already have a 93 XLT automatic that is now a parts truck. I recently purchased two more 93 Explorers, both are standards, one is a 4 dr. XL and the other, a 2 dr. sport. 92 XL needs a clutch, which I have, but after reading my Hanes, it says to re & re the transfer case and install a new...- Aussie Canuck
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- power distribution box relay relays transfer case 1991 1994
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Flashing dome lights!!
Hey Guys, Nick here from Atlanta. My 99 Explorer v6 has some sort of malfunction that is making the dome and cargo light flash non-stop. In addition there is a clicking noise that accompanies it as if the blinker is on. I have lubed the door locks as I have read that could be the problem also...- Nick9thomas
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- dome light electric flashing malfunction relay
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86 Ranger 2.3 EFI gas RELAY SWITCH PROBLEMS
Cut to the chase..... …..…..In looking at the new switch bottom side, with lock tabs on the bottom, the two smaller spades are top, and middle, and the bottom spade is larger. On the Ford OE pigtail switch I’m replacing, this has the same female plug-ins as my NEW SWITCH, so even though the...- bozo4ford
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- computer relay fuel relay relay switches
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- Forum: Ford Ranger - Mazda B-Series Forum
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2001 Exp S.T. Turn Signal Relay
Here is a good one. I have a 2001 Explorer Sport Trac V6. My turn signal relay starts to click as soon as I turn on the key, no the turn signal is not activated from column. If I push on the brake it stops. It all started when I heard a relay chatter from under the dash, it sounded like a...- TCPRR
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- relay signal turn
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- Forum: 2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac
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Fuel Pump Relay, Power Dist. Box, '99
Hi everyone, 1999 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L SOHC 134k miles I've been having fuel pump issues of late, but it does not appear to be the fuel pump itself, as the problem is intermittant. It will occasionally turn over but not start (fuel pump silent), but it when it does, it runs...- tclear4
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- fuel fuel pump power distribution pump relay
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- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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What does this Ground Wire go to??
This is the ground wire that is grounded to the left of the windshield wiper motor. What is it connected to? My car won't start because it looks like it caught fire? Or melted a little bit, so I need to replace it, but I have NO idea where it goes. Can anyone out there tell me? It's on a 1996...- CamDJClimited
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- explorer ground relay solenoid starter
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02' Explorer Sport V6 4.0
This forum has been so immensely helpful to me and has probably saved me over $2,000 (at least) in the last few years. I'd like to detail all the issues I've had w/ my explorer sport in the hopes that it will help someone else out. Some of this may be a little simplistic, but I hope it will help...- Grizzlyman
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- bumper mfs plugs relay sport
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Relay queston - Electric fan controller
ok, so i ordered a Derale electric fan controller from summit. its fairly straight forward, but i am confused on how many amps my fan is able to draw from the relay it has. i am going to run a chevy HHR fan. here is what the top of the relay says: 12V 40/60A then the sticker Derale put on...- red.EDDIE.4x4
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- derale electric fan relay
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Stock Fog Light Relay
Does anyone know how many amps the stock relay is? I have a 02 xlt and it didn't come with stock fogs. So i put them in and I ran my own circuit. Do I need a relay or will I okay without one?- Timz917
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- 2002 fogs relay stock
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How To: Troubleshoot 1997 V8 Blower motor
Part 1 Hello everyone, This thread is intended to help Explorer and Mountaineer owners of only the year 1997 troubleshoot front blower motor failures. It was developed from working on a 1997 5.0L V8 Mountaineer and that is the only vehicle which I have tested it on. I am almost certain...- OneLever
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- 1997 blower heat motor relay
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PCM not kicking on fuel pump
1992 Ford Explorer XLT. Changed fuel pump, fuel pump relay, EEC relay, fuel filter . Not getting power to fuel relay when key is turned. Pump turns on if jumped but relay will not get energized by the ECU, im assuming. NO INERTIA SWITCH. All fuses under hood and inside are good.- fmaster7
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- fuel pump relay
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- Forum: Stock 1991 - 1994 Explorers
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Irregular - No Start Problem
97 xlt rwd with 140k miles Having an issue with the car not re-starting if driven short distances. Symptoms are that on turning the key, we get the ignition lights and bells - but the car won't start (circuit seems dead). Only solution so far is to wait up to 10 minutes without...- Mirgon
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- relay start up
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'02 Explorer Starter Problems - or more?
Hi I'm a new member with an old 2002 explorer 4 wheel drive V6. First it sat for 2 or 3 weeks. When I tried to start it I got a loud clicking coming from the starter. So I took the started out and replaced it this morning. Now the clicking is faster and is coming from the relay box #51...- Vivak
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- '02 2002 battery relay starter
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Car battery dies every night if I don't disconnect it.
I've got a horrible problem concerning my Explorer. My battery every single night dies if I do not disconnect it. I was wondering if anyone could help me out by pointing me in the right direction to configure maybe the fuse box, or find a relay that isn't turning off when I turn off my engine...- R_powell
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- battery fuse relay turnover.
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- Forum: Stock 1991 - 1994 Explorers
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3rd Gen washer pump out, both wipers work.
Right before I loaded my Ex on a U-Haul trailer, my washer pump quit. It's not my stalk switches as when I push the wash mode for front or rear, the wipers will work, but nothing comes out. I tried it with the engine off, and I can't hear the pump running. I can't find a listing for a fuse or...- MC05XLS
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- fuse pump relay washer
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2000 Explorer Sport Fog Light "Mod"
Well ive been looking around for awhile and cant seem to find a way to mod my fog lights so that the fogs stay on with my high beams and running lights i have some pictures of my relay boxes for reference if anyone can help me with this i would appreciate it allot here is the relay by the air...- heaterhotter
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- fog light mod lights mod relay sport
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- Forum: Performance Lighting
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The overload relay with the start capacitor.
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The old overload relay & mounting clip.
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The new overload relay wired into the compressor.
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The new overload relay.
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The location of the overload relay.
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The inside of the old overload relay.
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Relays killing battery with car off???
This is a new one for me. My wife took our daughter to school the other morning, came home for an hour, went to start the truck again and it was dead. No chimes, no radio...nothing. I came home that night, tested the battery charge and it was as dead as it gets. Time for a new battery anyway, so...- 19redbird90
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- pcm relay ride control
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- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers