Quick dumb Question

[Goodfella]

Hi, im looking for the Relay that controls the headlights,,....where is it exactly? what does it look like? how much to replace? is it a hard job or can i do it myself? i have a 1996 Limited Explorer, 4x4.

thanks for any help......

 

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What relay? Do you mean for the Headlamp Delay System -- Autolamp/Exit Delay? What are your symtoms?


The only standard equipment relay used in the exterior lighting system is part of the park lamp circuit on Explorer vehicles. The relay is non-functional except with certain options.

If a Ranger or Explorer is equipped with autolamp/exit delay or anti-theft systems, relays are used to turn the exterior lights on independent of the "headlamp switch (11654). The headlamp and parking lamp relays can be controlled by the autolamp/exit delay module located in the rearview mirror. For anti-theft, the same relays can be controlled by the Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) module.

 

[Goodfella]

well, my drivers side headlamp stoped working, and so i changed the headlight and still it does not work,,,,.....its only that one side.....and i found that if i left it on for about an hour or so it would come on by itself.....i also closed the hood one time and it came on. i tested the voltage and found that im not getting 12v to it.....i checked all the fuses and they seem to be fine...the highbeams work fine, ...its just the low beams and the DRL is head for the drivers side headlight....im really confused.,.....the other side works perfect....please help.....sumone told me it could be the relay....so im gonna replace that and see if it helps.....but i dont know where the relay is.......sumone said its on the passenger side, a little black box with an orange sticker under the "computer"? but i think that was for a 97 Explorer.

thanks for all your help......i hope u can help me fix it cause im gonna go crazy

 

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Inspection and Verification -- Headlamps (Without Autolamps/Exit Delay)

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the headlamp system.

2. Visually inspect the components of the headlamp system.

3. Check the wiring harness for obvious signs of shorts, opens, bad connections, or damage.

4. Check for improperly installed accessories.

5. If fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to the following Symptom Chart.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Electrical

ù Blown fuse(s)
ù Damaged headlamp bulb
ù Damaged wiring harness
ù Loose or corroded connections

PINPOINT TEST E: ONE HIGH OR ONE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP INOPERATIVE


E2 BATTERY FEED TO LAMP


l Turn headlamp switch ON and dimmer switch in required position.

l Check for battery voltage at headlamp feed wire (Aerostar, Ranger, Explorer HI beam -- LG/BK; Aerostar LO beam -- R/BK; Ranger, Explorer RH LO beam -- W/LG; Ranger, Explorer LH LO beam -- DB/LG).

l Is battery voltage present?

Yes
GO to «E3».

No
On Aerostar, REPAIR open in battery feed wire. On Ranger, Explorer, without lamp outage module, CHECK fuse 4 for LH LO beam headlamp or fuse 8 for RH LO beam headlamp. On Ranger, Explorer with HI beam headlamp inoperative, REPAIR open in battery feed wire. On Ranger, Explorer with lamp outage module and LO beam inoperative, GO to «E4».

PINPOINT TEST E: ONE HIGH OR ONE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP INOPERATIVE


E3 GROUND CIRCUIT


l Check for continuity between connector ground terminal and clean chassis ground.

l Is there continuity?

Yes
INSPECT lamp assembly for condition that could prevent lamp from coming on.

No
REPAIR ground circuit.

PINPOINT TEST E: ONE HIGH OR ONE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP INOPERATIVE


E4 HEADLAMP FEED TO LAMP OUTAGE MODULE


l Disconnect wiring at lamp outage module.

l Headlamp switch ON and dimmer switch in LO beam position.

l Check for battery voltage at module connector terminal 12 (DB/LG).

l Is battery voltage present?

Yes
GO to «E5».

No
REPAIR open between module and fuse panel.

PINPOINT TEST E: ONE HIGH OR ONE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP INOPERATIVE


E5 ISOLATE MODULE


l Install jumper between module connector terminals as follows:

-- With LH lamp out, terminals 1 (W/LG) and 11 (DB/W).

-- With RH lamp out, terminals 12 (DB/LG) and 13 (DG/O).

l Is headlamp on?

Yes
REPLACE lamp outage module.

No
REPAIR open between module and headlamps.