What did you do to the X today?
#768
07-11-2011, 11:41 AM
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The X was hard to start Sunday morning. Thought the kids must of left lights on or something. So went with the family to Home Depot. Upon leaving, no start! Friend gave me a jump. Limped home. Weird thing is no accessories worked at all, except A/C. Got it home and tested voltages. Was 7V coming from alternator. Got a new one from Autozone and a new serp. belt why I was at it. In the process I realized the geniuses at Ford designed the top rad hose to go thru the belt! WTH? Drained some coolant, removed hose. Back together now, charging properly. But my damn ABS light is on now! Any ideas?
I know it's too late now but you could have installed the Napa 9066 upper hose. It's set up for dual alternators and routes behind the hose. It wouldn't help you now but will next time.
Sorry, can't help ya with the ABS light, mine's on too. Could be a frayed wire coming from your the inside of your hub up to the plug (follow the line wire next to the brake and vacuum lines). Also could be a front wheel speed sensor or may be your rear wheel speed sensor on the rear diff (around $20 from Autozone).
#769
07-11-2011, 01:23 PM
I know it's too late now but you could have installed the Napa 9066 upper hose. It's set up for dual alternators and routes behind the hose. It wouldn't help you now but will next time.
Sorry, can't help ya with the ABS light, mine's on too. Could be a frayed wire coming from your the inside of your hub up to the plug (follow the line wire next to the brake and vacuum lines). Also could be a front wheel speed sensor or may be your rear wheel speed sensor on the rear diff (around $20 from Autozone).
Sorry, can't help ya with the ABS light, mine's on too. Could be a frayed wire coming from your the inside of your hub up to the plug (follow the line wire next to the brake and vacuum lines). Also could be a front wheel speed sensor or may be your rear wheel speed sensor on the rear diff (around $20 from Autozone).
I was wondering how a ABS light can trigger from power failures - or if its possible.
#770
07-11-2011, 01:31 PM
Thanks. I did some reading postmortem and realized the alternate hose was available. Oh well - should be good for another 30-50k. I think Autozone has a scanner that can check ABS codes - I'll have to see if I can "borrow" it. I was wondering how a ABS light can trigger from power failures - or if its possible.
I was wondering how a ABS light can trigger from power failures - or if its possible.I wouldn't expect a complete coincidence here, but perhaps the ABS sensor was already marginal or the diagnosis/repair affected a wire or connector related to the ABS?
#771
07-11-2011, 01:55 PM
Thanks. I did some reading postmortem and realized the alternate hose was available. Oh well - should be good for another 30-50k. I think Autozone has a scanner that can check ABS codes - I'll have to see if I can "borrow" it. I was wondering how a ABS light can trigger from power failures - or if its possible.
I was wondering how a ABS light can trigger from power failures - or if its possible.Check the brake fluid level. If the brake fluid is low, the ABS light will turn on. If the fluid is fine, wiggle or play with the float. Sometimes they stick and trigger the light.
Hope that helps.
( I have had this happen to both my explorers and excursion.)
#772
07-11-2011, 02:36 PM
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Spent Saturday afternoon pulling apart the rear interior to get at the rear AC. It's not working. Confirmed the blend door was working properly. I suspect it is the rear expansion valve. At least it's all de-dusted under the panels now.
Lucky me, I live in the only state that does not allow R134a to be sold to the general public. The shops get to charge $19.99 per pound.
Lucky me, I live in the only state that does not allow R134a to be sold to the general public. The shops get to charge $19.99 per pound.
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07-11-2011, 05:41 PM
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#774
07-11-2011, 05:56 PM
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#775
07-11-2011, 07:22 PM
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#776
07-11-2011, 10:00 PM
-Got huge pair of channel locks and tightened up my loose dip stick. No more slow oil leak
-Fixed my misaligned headlights...lost/broke the flat clips that hold the headlight in place. Instead of paying $28 at the dealer for 2 (two) clips, I spent $2.99 and used two hair pins from this assortment: Dorman Help! 93036 - Hair Pins | O'Reilly Auto Parts
Headlights are perfectly aimed once more
-Fixed my misaligned headlights...lost/broke the flat clips that hold the headlight in place. Instead of paying $28 at the dealer for 2 (two) clips, I spent $2.99 and used two hair pins from this assortment: Dorman Help! 93036 - Hair Pins | O'Reilly Auto Parts
Headlights are perfectly aimed once more
#777
07-11-2011, 11:47 PM
, but I better not...
#779
07-12-2011, 06:35 AM
