Hi,

I have a 2006 Explorer 3.0L V6. I went to turn on the car a couple days ago and had to get it towed to a repair shop after the 5th cylinder ignition coil caught fire. The computer followed.

So after putting a new computer, flashing it, and changing the ignition coil. They found the cause of the short, a wire under the intake manifold which they fixed.

Now the car has a:
1. rough idle
2. after a few minutes of running the truck the odometer blacks out with the battery light turning on.
3. battery voltage on the odometer before the blackouts claims 12.6 before starting the engine and 16.5-16.9 upon turning on and before the blackout.

There is no check engine light and no codes or pending.

I'm running out of money and patience.

Please Help.

EDIT: I saw the thread on the cold solder that inflicts the odometer and will go fix that myself.

But could the rough idle be coming from the high voltage?

 

Quite a few issues could result from such high system voltage, including probable battery damage. I would not trust the gauge, I suggest you get a multimeter and check the system voltage yourself. If it is truly over 16 volts, get that fixed before trying to troubleshoot anything else.

-Rod

 

Sounds like the regulator went on the alternator. Get it fixed quick before you fry another computer or coil.