cgfreebairn
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- Queensland
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2002 UT 4.6L V8 XLT
In an isolated part of Oz (Torres Strait) & trying to buy a Haynes online manual but told by their website its only available for US & Canadian residents. Wasn't aware Explorer manuals were covered by national security protections! Can someone direct me to locations to download/buy one?
Also, re Repair Surge online manuals - BEWARE. They purport to provide them for all kinds of cars but actually provide only links to manufacturers web sites, claiming most now allow their download, but this appears not to be so.
I've discovered with some relief & a little annoyance that my Explorer suffers problems many others report, with the door ajar issue & alarm going off at night when wet or rainy. My chime has quit & door ajar message permanent. I cant lock car as it thinks a door is ajar, & interior lights seem not to function as they should so I have the dimmer switch turned right down. I've not had problems with windows or auto locking/unlocking whilst driving. So I think I must have a broken wire rather than sensor issues!?
I have a few other problems - rear end has sagged badly & I guess that will be shocks - how do I know if I need to replace the springs too? Front driver side (that's RHS for me folks) spring is squeaking, but maybe because rear is now at a different angle to where it shld b.
Rear brake pads & rotors need replacement - using it to launch my boat on the beach in a very rust prone area, prob not a great idea.
Another annoying issue I wonder if others've had is high idle revs. This started during the cooler time (but here cool means below 25 C overnight) & I'm told is to do with dust etc buildup in the air intake area, perhaps a sensor obstructed or not working properly so it thinks it is cold & needs 'choke'. Occurs at start, revs drop when she warms up but stay higher than normal. Car runs & transmission handles the revs OK, but one is on the brakes a lot more than wants & its a pain.
And finally, I'm thinking of doing a lift if I need to do rear shocks anyway. Any experience out there with doing it & costs?
Cheers
Also, re Repair Surge online manuals - BEWARE. They purport to provide them for all kinds of cars but actually provide only links to manufacturers web sites, claiming most now allow their download, but this appears not to be so.
I've discovered with some relief & a little annoyance that my Explorer suffers problems many others report, with the door ajar issue & alarm going off at night when wet or rainy. My chime has quit & door ajar message permanent. I cant lock car as it thinks a door is ajar, & interior lights seem not to function as they should so I have the dimmer switch turned right down. I've not had problems with windows or auto locking/unlocking whilst driving. So I think I must have a broken wire rather than sensor issues!?
I have a few other problems - rear end has sagged badly & I guess that will be shocks - how do I know if I need to replace the springs too? Front driver side (that's RHS for me folks) spring is squeaking, but maybe because rear is now at a different angle to where it shld b.
Rear brake pads & rotors need replacement - using it to launch my boat on the beach in a very rust prone area, prob not a great idea.
Another annoying issue I wonder if others've had is high idle revs. This started during the cooler time (but here cool means below 25 C overnight) & I'm told is to do with dust etc buildup in the air intake area, perhaps a sensor obstructed or not working properly so it thinks it is cold & needs 'choke'. Occurs at start, revs drop when she warms up but stay higher than normal. Car runs & transmission handles the revs OK, but one is on the brakes a lot more than wants & its a pain.
And finally, I'm thinking of doing a lift if I need to do rear shocks anyway. Any experience out there with doing it & costs?
Cheers