Several Problems :(
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Several Problems :(
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First. I am about 30k into this set of tires and in the inner shoulders are showing some feathering. I had aligned the truck prior to the new tires and the suspension is tight. Could my front leafs be the culprit. Just curious because when I go over a bump at higher speed that is when I notice the road noise due to the feathering.
Second. Is there any way to disable the door ajar light? I can't track down where my wiring has failed and I am tired of looking at it.
Third. Anyone have any luck repairing their overhead trip gauge. Mine quit working and I just hate dropping $170 for a new part.
Thanks for all of the help!
First. I am about 30k into this set of tires and in the inner shoulders are showing some feathering. I had aligned the truck prior to the new tires and the suspension is tight. Could my front leafs be the culprit. Just curious because when I go over a bump at higher speed that is when I notice the road noise due to the feathering.
Second. Is there any way to disable the door ajar light? I can't track down where my wiring has failed and I am tired of looking at it.
Third. Anyone have any luck repairing their overhead trip gauge. Mine quit working and I just hate dropping $170 for a new part.
Thanks for all of the help!
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I would get the alignment checked again. Also check all front suspension parts unloaded. As to the door ajar light, I would suggest a GOOD dose of silicone spray at each door latch (that is where the switch is) and also at the tailgate doors. It may take a couple of times doing it, mine took twice, but that should last for many years.
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You say the suspension is tight... But, to me, it sounds like your ball joints might need replacing. A front end alignment with bad ball joints is like drinking decaffeinated coffee or NA beer... worthless.
If your X is past 75K miles, you probably need new ball joints. Mine went around 68K and the same was true for my 99 250SD.
If your X is past 75K miles, you probably need new ball joints. Mine went around 68K and the same was true for my 99 250SD.
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Thank you guys for all of the suggestions guys. I am going to pull my lie-o-meter this weekend and send it off for repair.
I am due for a rotation as well on my tires so I'll have them check out the ball joints.
I've tried spraying the latch with WD40 to no avail but I'll give it another whirl and let you all know how it turns out.
I am due for a rotation as well on my tires so I'll have them check out the ball joints.
I've tried spraying the latch with WD40 to no avail but I'll give it another whirl and let you all know how it turns out.
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