SyberTiger
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- 2002 Limited 4x4 4.6L
Recently, my ABS and AdvanceTrac idiot lights started coming on. In addition, the CHECK ADVTRAC message comes on. The 4x4 HIGH idiot light blinks on and off.
This problem is occurring on my 2002 Explorer Limited 4x4.
The following is a description of how the lights come on and my observations. When the engine is first started the ABS light is on. When I put the car in drive and start moving the AdvanceTrac light comes on the and CHECK ADVTRAC message appears. Just before the AdvanceTrac light comes on I can hear some loud clanking for a second or so and I also hear what sounds like clicking valves or solenoids. That sound isn't that loud though. Then the AdvanceTrac and CHECK ADVTRAC lights come on. The clanking sound is coming from the front end of the car. I imagine it might be the vehicle going into 4x4 mode or it could be the sound of the ABS attempting to actuate the brakes as if the car thinks it needs to kick in the ABS to compensate for wheel lockup. Or perhaps the noise is the traction control kicking in. I have no idea why the 4x4 HIGH light blinks on and off. The other lights/messages do not blink. The vehicle definitely feels and sounds like it is in 4x4 mode.
Does anyone have any ideas or experience with this issue? I'd very much appreciate actual knowledge on the subject.
This problem is occurring on my 2002 Explorer Limited 4x4.
The following is a description of how the lights come on and my observations. When the engine is first started the ABS light is on. When I put the car in drive and start moving the AdvanceTrac light comes on the and CHECK ADVTRAC message appears. Just before the AdvanceTrac light comes on I can hear some loud clanking for a second or so and I also hear what sounds like clicking valves or solenoids. That sound isn't that loud though. Then the AdvanceTrac and CHECK ADVTRAC lights come on. The clanking sound is coming from the front end of the car. I imagine it might be the vehicle going into 4x4 mode or it could be the sound of the ABS attempting to actuate the brakes as if the car thinks it needs to kick in the ABS to compensate for wheel lockup. Or perhaps the noise is the traction control kicking in. I have no idea why the 4x4 HIGH light blinks on and off. The other lights/messages do not blink. The vehicle definitely feels and sounds like it is in 4x4 mode.
Does anyone have any ideas or experience with this issue? I'd very much appreciate actual knowledge on the subject.