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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Question 97 Explorer Auto Headlight off question


We bought a 97 Explorer last year and are really happy with it. When we first got it the headlights went off when you turned them off. Suddenly now, they stay on for about three minutes - then go off. I've looked through the manual and have not found out how to change this time, or just turn it off.
Am I missing something simple?

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Scott
 
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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On your rear veiw there is a slidebar look at that. If you move to the left it,s shorter.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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Thanks Dogman!
I appreciate the help.
Scott
 
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 01:00 AM
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Smile headlight SNAFU

Thanks also. Just got this 97 explorer so I don’t have a manual. Wife came home and told me headlights won’t go off, went out to check them and in about 3 minutes they were off, started wondering now what F%@K. One less problem tonight.

Frank
 
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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Frank,
check this out for owners manual

http://www.genuineservice.com/genuin...efault?page=E4

plug in the info on your rig and you're there.
 
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