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Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-26-08, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,117
Posted By hiflyn72

Just pour it down the dipstick tube.

Just pour it down the dipstick tube.
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-01-08, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,249
Posted By hiflyn72

Check the fuses for the instrument cluster, the...

Check the fuses for the instrument cluster, the power feed to the alternator field runs through the cluster first, if the cluster isn't powered up the alternator won't charge.
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-29-07, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,981
Posted By hiflyn72

OPen the rear hatch, in the jamb there will be...

OPen the rear hatch, in the jamb there will be two phillips head screws that hold the tailamp in, remove the screws and pull the assembly straight out.
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-22-07, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 818
Posted By hiflyn72

-40 is the default reading when there is an open...

-40 is the default reading when there is an open in the circuit. Find the temp sensor, usually mounted to the radiator support, disconnect it, jump the 2 wires together, and recheck the reading (may...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-22-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 39,237
Posted By hiflyn72

I agree with wrench47, check the pcv tubing. What...

I agree with wrench47, check the pcv tubing. What engine is in the truck? 4.6L and 5.4L have a lot of pcv tubing problems, especially right where it connects to the intake. The 4.2L has a lot of...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-22-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 980
Posted By hiflyn72

OK no spark, does the truck have a tachometer? If...

OK no spark, does the truck have a tachometer? If so does it move when you crank the engine? That's usually a good indicator of whether or not the pcm sees an rpm input. If you still have the scan...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-21-07, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By hiflyn72

It'a nice to see someone out there understands

It'a nice to see someone out there understands
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-21-07, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,804
Posted By hiflyn72

It sounds like an ignition skip, plugs, wires,...

It sounds like an ignition skip, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil.

Get a pair of insulated spark plug boot pliers, start the car so it misses and remove the wires 1 at a time CAREFULLY, when you get...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-21-07, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 980
Posted By hiflyn72

An engine needs 4 things to run, Air, Fuel,...

An engine needs 4 things to run, Air, Fuel, Compression, and Spark.

Start simple, does the check engine light come on when you turn the key on?

Step 2, check for spark, pull off a plug wire...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-21-07, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 878
Posted By hiflyn72

Black residue on the exhaust is a rich condition,...

Black residue on the exhaust is a rich condition, How does the truck run? How is your gas mileage? It sounds like you need a tune-up, carb adjustment, and/or timing adjustment
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-21-07, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By hiflyn72

Do you have electronic automatic temp control or...

Do you have electronic automatic temp control or manual hvac?

Does the blower motor run all the time?

Can you switch which outlet the airflow comes from?

Does the head unit remain powered up...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-21-07, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 985
Posted By hiflyn72

The switch inside the doors that turn the lights...

The switch inside the doors that turn the lights on and off is stuck. Open all the doors and spray some lubricant, (PB Blaster works well) directly onto the latches. Don't be shy with the lube, give...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-20-07, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 32,095
Posted By hiflyn72

2002 explorer does not use hubs at all, the front...

2002 explorer does not use hubs at all, the front axle is always engaged and the module engages the transfer case to get 4x4.

The noise/vibration is probably a bad wheel bearing, also very common...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-20-07, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 32,095
Posted By hiflyn72

Hi katce, hopefully I can help here, I turn a...

Hi katce, hopefully I can help here, I turn a wrench at the local Ford dealer. Yes the 4x4 is controlled by a module, it is located behind the glovebox. If I had to make a guess, I would say the...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-17-07, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,908
Posted By hiflyn72

PCdoc, the "controller" in the back of the car is...

PCdoc, the "controller" in the back of the car is actually the radio in that car and the "radio" in the dash is a control panel. If you have no power to the radio you should follow the power and...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
12-17-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,554
Posted By hiflyn72

Thanks for the info guys. I followed the links...

Thanks for the info guys. I followed the links provided and found a local store that should be able to help, I'll try tomorrow.
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-16-07, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,356
Posted By hiflyn72

It can be done without removing the air cleaner...

It can be done without removing the air cleaner but it's not worth the effort



To be honest I haven't done one of those in probably 3 years so I don't remember the particulars without seeing it
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-16-07, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,356
Posted By hiflyn72

Any alternator I have put on those trucks came...

Any alternator I have put on those trucks came with the regulator already installed, I would just replace the whole unit.
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-16-07, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By hiflyn72

It's probably low on refrigerant

It's probably low on refrigerant
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-16-07, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By hiflyn72

The engine surging up and down at idle is usually...

The engine surging up and down at idle is usually a sign of a vacuum leak. You didn't say which engine you have but if it is a 4.0L SOHC, upper intake gaskets are very common on those. If it is a...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-16-07, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,356
Posted By hiflyn72

I'm a tech at the local Ford dealer ( The Mazda B...

I'm a tech at the local Ford dealer ( The Mazda B 3000 is made by Ford, it is a ranger) your problem is actually quite common on the older 3.0L, replace the alternator. At 270K I would not even...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
12-16-07, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 855
Posted By hiflyn72

The part I bolded is correct, open the rear hatch...

The part I bolded is correct, open the rear hatch flip up the storage compartment on the floor and you should see a 3/4" nut. Turning the nut will lower/raise the spare
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
12-16-07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,554
Posted By hiflyn72

Can't find parts

Hi everyone, I have an older Noma snowblower (model# E2450000) I picked up used that needs an auger belt and a scraper bar but I can't seem to find any parts sources. Does anyone have a link to one?...
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