Power Door Locks FIXED!!!!
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Yes that is one method and it will work.
There are two other ways.
1) cut a piece of copper the same size (won't tell where to find it but it will cost you $.01 for it.
2) Solder a 18 gauge copper wire around the end of the resistor.
All of these methods will work. If you do an ohm check on the resistor (little silver square thingy) you will probably find 3 or more ohms. Too much for this circuit. Jim
There are two other ways.
1) cut a piece of copper the same size (won't tell where to find it but it will cost you $.01 for it.
2) Solder a 18 gauge copper wire around the end of the resistor.
All of these methods will work. If you do an ohm check on the resistor (little silver square thingy) you will probably find 3 or more ohms. Too much for this circuit. Jim
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Originally Posted by Gcrop
Hmmmm.....does this mean we have to put a Work Warning in the title now? 
Then call the DMV and get a salvaged title.At least were're having fun. Jim
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From: Israel
Door lock fix
Nice fix,
though...
What amazes me is that this mechanism is $#it...
seeing all the people that say that they had to do it to 3-4 doors at a time makes me question... how reliable is this truck????
eysham
though...
What amazes me is that this mechanism is $#it...
seeing all the people that say that they had to do it to 3-4 doors at a time makes me question... how reliable is this truck????
eysham
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From: Bountiful, UT (north of
Originally Posted by eysham
Nice fix,
though...
What amazes me is that this mechanism is $#it...
seeing all the people that say that they had to do it to 3-4 doors at a time makes me question... how reliable is this truck????
eysham
though...
What amazes me is that this mechanism is $#it...
seeing all the people that say that they had to do it to 3-4 doors at a time makes me question... how reliable is this truck????
eysham
I have to admit, I've bought MORE electrical parts for my PSD than any other vehicle I've ever owned.
CPS
Turn signal switch
window switch
door locks
new gas pedal with integrated sensor (WTF is wrong with a throttle cable? -- THey're only $30 or $40 or so-- This thing was $250 or so if I remember right
radio
(and that's what I can remember off the top of my head)
I've also had a rear spring totally fall apart (apparently common according my spring guy).
I've only owned my truck for about 18 months, but I know who owned it before. He used it, but didn't beat the hell out of it. It's a good tool if I've got a trailer on, but I'm kinda getting tired of replacing electrical widgets.
I've not had issue with the tranny or PowerJoke yet.
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I fixed the ones on my excursion about 6 months ago.The foil fix just quit working on the drivers door so I copied someones else's ''fix''. I did the 1 cent solid copper repair and it's working like a champ again. Just cut your copper piece the exact same size as the foil wrapped piece ,ditch the old piece and your good to go.
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Originally Posted by LP2
I fixed the ones on my excursion about 6 months ago.The foil fix just quit working on the drivers door so I copied someones else's ''fix''. I did the 1 cent solid copper repair and it's working like a champ again. Just cut your copper piece the exact same size as the foil wrapped piece ,ditch the old piece and your good to go.
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From: McAllen, Texas
Originally Posted by mbryson
I have to admit, I've bought MORE electrical parts for my PSD than any other vehicle I've ever owned.
CPS
Turn signal switch
window switch
door locks
new gas pedal with integrated sensor (WTF is wrong with a throttle cable? -- THey're only $30 or $40 or so-- This thing was $250 or so if I remember right
radio
(and that's what I can remember off the top of my head)
I've also had a rear spring totally fall apart (apparently common according my spring guy).
I've only owned my truck for about 18 months, but I know who owned it before. He used it, but didn't beat the hell out of it. It's a good tool if I've got a trailer on, but I'm kinda getting tired of replacing electrical widgets.
I've not had issue with the tranny or PowerJoke yet.
CPS
Turn signal switch
window switch
door locks
new gas pedal with integrated sensor (WTF is wrong with a throttle cable? -- THey're only $30 or $40 or so-- This thing was $250 or so if I remember right
radio
(and that's what I can remember off the top of my head)
I've also had a rear spring totally fall apart (apparently common according my spring guy).
I've only owned my truck for about 18 months, but I know who owned it before. He used it, but didn't beat the hell out of it. It's a good tool if I've got a trailer on, but I'm kinda getting tired of replacing electrical widgets.
I've not had issue with the tranny or PowerJoke yet.
In Finland we had a phrase " every car, when it turns old, becames a Ford"
Anyway, I got a hobby that i like
Electrical stuff, I have fixed: Powerlocks, Computer console, Tow hitch cabling(obviously some dealer did that, so I had to fix it).
Last edited by tamte65; May 14, 2007 at 08:42 AM.
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Originally Posted by tamte65
Come on guys, it's a FORD
In Finland we had a phrase " every car, when it turns old, becames a Ford"
Anyway, I got a hobby that i like
In Finland we had a phrase " every car, when it turns old, becames a Ford"
Anyway, I got a hobby that i like
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From: McAllen, Texas
Originally Posted by vettdvr
Well where were all the Fords when I was in Helsinki? But the raindeer was great. Great visit. Wish I could make it back. Jim
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Originally Posted by tamte65
Jim, the Russians will take all the old ones to Russia.
Finland, beautiful place. Back to Europe next year, but won't be able to make Finland, "Germany for this visit". Jim
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Originally Posted by vettdvr
I should have known. That's where old Fords go.
Finland, beautiful place. Back to Europe next year, but won't be able to make Finland, "Germany for this visit". Jim
Finland, beautiful place. Back to Europe next year, but won't be able to make Finland, "Germany for this visit". Jim
