?? about my explorer I just bought

[csull247]

I just bought my first 2002 ford explorer xlt, and I had some questions about it. one thing that i have noticed is the directional next to the outside temperature gauge sometimes reads nothing, then it decides to work but it show the wrong direction for which im traveling. another thing i have noticed is that the airbag light flashes when i first start it up and then stays on, is that normal?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! You probably have a fault in the SRS system. Find out what the code number is.

 

[BigRondo]

I just bought my first 2002 ford explorer xlt, and I had some questions about it. one thing that i have noticed is the directional next to the outside temperature gauge sometimes reads nothing, then it decides to work but it show the wrong direction for which im traveling. another thing i have noticed is that the airbag light flashes when i first start it up and then stays on, is that normal?

Welcome aboard csull247!

The airbag light: when you first start the Ex the air bag light will blink the fault code. For instance: blink 3 times, pause, blink 4 times. This will repeat then the light will stay on. The example I gave is light flash code 34.

Check this out and post up the results and we will go from there!

The direction indicator: your compass may need to be re-calibrated. The info on how to do this is in the owner's manual. If you don't have an owner's manual, Dead Link Removed.

Start by selecting the proper zone:

Then calibrate the compass:

Hope this helps out! :biggthump

 

[csull247]

It does exactly what you said, The blinking three times than four than staying on. Thanks for all that information, Im gonna work on getting that directional fixed to. your a big help!!!

 

[BigRondo]

I had Light Flashing Code(LFC) 33 with my Ex. As directed by others on the forum, I checked & cleaned the connector under the seat and all is well. You have LFC 34, that is Passenger seat pretensioner fault. I would check the connector under the passenger seat.

Here is the response I got from swetrid when I asked about LFC 33:

Ford has a tsb for this problem. Here it is, it is basically just a new wiring assy.
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TSB
03-11-3 ELECTRICAL - AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2292

Publication Date: May 20, 2003

FORD: 2002-2003 EXPLORER
MERCURY: 2002-2003 MOUNTAINEER


ISSUE:
Some 2002-2003 4Dr Explorer/Mountaineer vehicles may exhibit an air bag warning lamp illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2292 and Light Flashing Code (LFC) 33 (Driver seat pretensioner fault), OR LFC 34 (Passenger seat pretensioner fault). This may be caused by intermittent pretensioner connection at either seat belt buckle.

ACTION:
Install pretensioner kit for affected side(s) by build date/color. Refer to the following Service Information for details.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Obtain correct Service Kit and refer to instruction sheet included with kit for installation instructions.

2002 Model Year Through 3/3/02 Build Dates

Medium Dark Parchment 1L2Z-78610E22-AAA
Midnight Black 1L2Z-78610E22-AAB
Dark Graphite 1L2Z-78610E22-AAC
2002/2003 Model Years 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03

Medium Dark Parchment 1L2Z-78610E22-BAA
Midnight Black 1L2Z-78610E22-BAB
Dark Graphite 1L2Z-78610E22-BAC

PART NUMBER PART NAME
1L2Z-78610E22-AAA Pretentioner Service Kit - Medium Dark Parchment - Through 3/3/02
1L2Z-78610E22-AAB Pretentioner Service Kit - Midnight Black - Through 3/3/02
1L2Z-78610E22-AAC Pretentioner Service Kit - Dark Graphite - Through 3/3/02
1L2Z-78610E22-BAA Pretentioner Service Kit - Medium Dark Parchment - 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03
1L2Z-78610E22-BAB Pretentioner Service Kit - Midnight Black - 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03
1L2Z-78610E22-BAC Pretentioner Service Kit - Dark Graphite - 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
031103A Install Pretensioner Wiring Kit One Front Seat (Includes Time To Remove And Install Seat And To Perform Deactivation/Reactivation) 1.3 Hrs.
031103B Install Pretensioner Wiring Kit Both Front Seats (Includes Time To Remove And Install Seat And To Perform Deactivation/Reactivation) 1.6 Hrs.
031103C Install Pretensioner Wiring Kit One Front Seat (Includes Time To Remove And Install Seat And To Perform Deactivation And Reactivation - With Canopy Air Bag) 1.5 Hrs.
031103D Install Pretensioner Wiring Kit Both Front Seats (Includes Time To Remove And Install Seat And To Perform Deactivation And Reactivation - With Canopy Air Bag) 1.8 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7861202 X2

OASIS CODES:
104000, 203200, 206000


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NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle.

Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company

Good luck with the fix and be sure to keep us posted!!

 

[csull247]

Will do, that will be my next project. I had a 95 explorer before and it had all kinds of electrical issues. it would act up all the time. thats why im watching this one so closely. the only other thing it has done is the seat belt chime sound sometimes wont go off when you dont put your seat belt on.

 

[BigRondo]

Will do, that will be my next project. I had a 95 explorer before and it had all kinds of electrical issues. it would act up all the time. thats why im watching this one so closely. the only other thing it has done is the seat belt chime sound sometimes wont go off when you dont put your seat belt on.

Could be related to the seat belt pretensioner.

 

[csull247]

I looked under the driver seat and found two plug ins one with the multiple wires the other with just two. The one for two were not even attached it looked like they had been cut off way down in the plug, I got them hooked up again started the car and the airbag light didnt flash it just came on after 45 seconds and stayed. checked the passenger side, cleaned and checked. shut the car off, started it again then this time it stayed off. so its fixed for now.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Thanks for the update!

 

[csull247]

Does anyone know if they make a body lift or suspension lift for the 02 explorer, Im gonna need new tires one day and I wanted to do a little lift with some 31's. but i cant find anything for my year?