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"New" '97 Explorer Questions
Greetings all,
OK, so the '97 is only new to me/us, just purchased this weekend for our daughter. The subject is a '97 Explorer Eddie Bauer edition, 5.0 engine, AWD. Main question, after finding and fixing a bad #7 plug wire, how can I reset the "Check Engine" light? Have been told that only a factory tool will do so and that it must go through a "drive cycle" approx. 200 miles. Secondary questions, the vehicle has a few other minor problems, unfortunately they mostly seem to be electrical. In no particular order; Driver side door lock control will lock but not unlock the doors; Passenger side headlight will not work on low beams, works on high, put new bulb in, same problem. Is it "normal" for the AWD to hear a "decelerating roar" when decelerating? Roar may be a bit strong of a word, but not sure what else to call it. I realize that the first 2 problems will probably require an electrical diagram and a meter, just thought someone might be able to give me a starting point based on previous history. Thank you in advance for your patience and any and all replies, Jim C Roberts |
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"New" '97 Explorer Questions
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Replace the Lamp Out Module (LOM). It's located under the message center, I think under the cupholder to be more accurate. Remove the message center and cupholder panel completely. Do not disconnect the large wire harness with a bolt through it. From what I remember, it's a small black plastic box with wire harness going to it. Once you disconnect the LOM, all exterior lights will go out and confirm that you have found it. "Clark" > wrote in message ... > "Jim C Roberts" > wrote in > : > >> Greetings all, >> >> OK, so the '97 is only new to me/us, just purchased this weekend for >> our >> daughter. The subject is a '97 Explorer Eddie Bauer edition, 5.0 >> engine, AWD. >> Main question, after finding and fixing a bad #7 plug wire, how can I >> reset the "Check Engine" light? Have been told that only a factory tool >> will do so and that it must go through a "drive cycle" approx. 200 >> miles. >> Secondary questions, the vehicle has a few other minor problems, >> unfortunately they mostly seem to be electrical. In no particular >> order; Driver side door lock control will lock but not unlock the doors; >> Passenger side headlight will not work on low beams, works on high, put >> new bulb in, same problem. Is it "normal" for the AWD to hear a >> "decelerating roar" when decelerating? Roar may be a bit strong of a >> word, but not sure what else to call it. >> >> I realize that the first 2 problems will probably require an >> electrical >> diagram and a meter, just thought someone might be able to give me a >> starting point based on previous history. >> >> Thank you in advance for your patience and any and all replies, >> Jim C Roberts >> > Disconnect the battery for 5 minutes or so to reset the CEL. > > The door lock control is easy to RR. On mine the switch contactor had some > corrosion which prevented reliable function. > > Can't help with the headlight or drivetrain noise. > > -- > --- > there should be a "sig" here |
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