92 Explorer flashing headlights
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92 Explorer flashing headlights
Due to my rather long commute to and from work, my early morning drive requires that I use my headlights all year long. A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting at a RR crossing when I thought my headlights flashed off briefly and then back on. I didn't think to much about it thinking that it might have been the semi-truck waiting behind me. a week or so later, I was driving to work and off they went and back on again. I knew there was no mistake about it this time and it continues to become more frequent. The instrument lights stay on when this occurs and it appears that pushing the switch off and pulling it back on is becoming less affective...does it sound like a defective headlight switch?...I know before this happened that I had started feeling some resistance when pulling the switch out so I sprayed a small amount of silicone spray on the shaft which eliminated that problem but may it have been leading up to the faulty switch...any confirmations on the problem being the headlight switch?...
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Joe, I went ahead and replaced the headlight switch with a unit from Advanced Auto Parts and it cured the problem - $11.50 +/-
If you don't already have a Haynes Repair Manual, you may want to get one on the Explorer as it explains step by step how to remove the trim panels etc in order to access the switch...what a great vehicle...156,000 miles and still rock solid dependability...
If you don't already have a Haynes Repair Manual, you may want to get one on the Explorer as it explains step by step how to remove the trim panels etc in order to access the switch...what a great vehicle...156,000 miles and still rock solid dependability...
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Thanks a lot. I was just wondering about it again last night as they were blinking on an off randomly. It doesn't act like a short. It's more like a relay or electronic part breaking down due to heat.
Yes it is a wonderfull vehicle, but the gas mileage could use some help. Thanks agan!
Yes it is a wonderfull vehicle, but the gas mileage could use some help. Thanks agan!
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Speaking of heat...You may find that the plug for the switch has been affected as it seems that the connection was not as secure as it should have been...in fact, one of the wire connectors (molded into the plug) was loose and pushed out when I plugged the new switch in. I simply pushed it back in from the top, made sure the others were tight and used a nylon tie around the plug and switch to secure the connection. Be careful taking the trim off around the instrument cluster...it fits tight so make sure you pry it it off adjacent to the trim studs and then apply a little spray silicone on them when you reinstall it. I'm probably going to invest in a K&N air filter as I understand that it contributes the most to improving gas mileage without investing a bunch of money...right now I'm getting a pretty consistent 20MPG but would like to see an improvement...good luck on your headlight switch replacement!
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