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#4843 of 6386 Computer programming after idle selenoid replacement?? by jodar96

Feb 08, 2006 (2:55 pm)

I have a 2003 Explorer XLT sport with 53K miles. It appears that everytime I take it to my local Ford dealer, it costs me more than it should.
 
I supposedly had a bad idle selenoid. They charged $85 for diagnostic and selenoid replacement, $44 for the part itself, and a whopping $150 for computer reprogramming.
 
To all you Ford experts and technicians, can you tell me if reprogramming was necessary? The piece bolts onto some manifold and has electrical plug. Why does the computer need reprogarmming?? The bill was some $309. I had a 1992 BMW 325i two years ago, and the idle selonoid went bad. It cost $28 to diagnose what was wrong and cost $95 for part and labor to replace it. There was NO computer programming.
 
Are these guys at this Ford dealership CREATING work to jack up the bill? Is there anyting in Ford technician manual that says to reprogram the computer?
 
Thanks,
Joe

#4844 of 6386 Re: Computer programming after idle selenoid replacement?? [jodar96] by electricdesign

Feb 08, 2006 (7:05 pm)

Replying to: jodar96 (Feb 08, 2006 2:55 pm)
I don't know if the computer reprograming was really necessary, I've replaced parts connected to the computer with no computer 'reflash', and it worked fine, but the newest I worked on was a 2000. Myself, I try to stay away from the Ford Dealer repair shop if at all possible, they are always sky high. They are out to 'sell' you something, maybe that's why they call it a sell-a-noid!

#4845 of 6386 A/C resistor by chris39

Feb 09, 2006 (4:02 pm)

Replying to: annabelle231 (Feb 03, 2006 10:52 am)
Hi ,
 
I replaced the resistor for the A/C on a ford explorer 2002 V6 twice now. First time it last for about 2 weeks and the second time it burned out after 30 minutes. Has anybody an idea what the problem could be?
 
Thanks
 
Chris

#4846 of 6386 Re: A/C resistor [chris39] by electricdesign

Feb 09, 2006 (8:00 pm)

Replying to: chris39 (Feb 09, 2006 4:02 pm)
I assume you are talking about the wire resistor for your fan speeds, that mounts into the side of the evaporator case, located under the hood, should have several wires connected to it, I think 4 or 5. It sounds like it is geting hot, could be caused by one of 2 things, first it could be electrical overload causing it to heat up OR second it could be restricted airflow over the resistor coils causing it to heat up. Pull out the resistor and check inside the evaporator housing for any leaves and anything that could cause the air not to blow on it. Run the A/C on HIGH speed with the resistor out and unplugged and see if you can feel good airflow through the resistor opening. If air flow seems good, the next thing to check is for is electrical overload, mostly likely caused by a short somewhere in the wiring. The short may be intermittent, and may be hard to find. If you don't have the electrical troubleshooting skills to find the problem, it's best to take it to someone who does.

#4847 of 6386 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT AIR BAG LIGTH IS ON by lugo_189

Feb 10, 2006 (10:06 am)

Hello all.
 
Can somebody tell me why the air bag is comming off?

#4848 of 6386 Re: 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT AIR BAG LIGTH IS ON [lugo_189] by bioman

Feb 10, 2006 (2:35 pm)

Replying to: lugo_189 (Feb 10, 2006 10:06 am)
If you mean that the airbag warning light on constantly, that means that you have a problem with the airbag circuitry and you should take the truck in and have it checked out ASAP. If you mean that the airbag is literally coming off of the steering wheel or the dash, the problem may be more urgent because you are dealing with a potential bomb that could cause fatal injury and you should deal with it immediately.

#4849 of 6386 Re: 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT AIR BAG LIGTH IS ON [lugo_189] by electricdesign

Feb 10, 2006 (2:35 pm)

Replying to: lugo_189 (Feb 10, 2006 10:06 am)
It indicates that there is a malfunction in the air bag system. It may or may not be disabled. It is much too dangerous for an unqualified person to work on it. It has to be diagnosed with a special code reader for the purpose. I can NOT recommend that you to work on it, as the danger creates a large liablity. Take it to a dealer or a qualified shop for diagnosis and repair.

#4850 of 6386 power window by gs7729

Feb 19, 2006 (8:50 pm)

hi i have an 01 explorer xlt the other day i rolled my drivers window down about half but when i tryed to roll it back up it just kept going down now its all the way down and i cant seem to get it back up ive also noticed a clicking sound coming from under the dash all the other windows are working fine any help would be appreciated.

#4851 of 6386 noise left rear by zeak

Feb 21, 2006 (8:00 am)

i have been hearing a wobbling/bearing sound from my left rear wheel. took my 1995 explorer to get tires rotated to see if it could be a tire. symptom remains the same; the tire dealer said i have rear end problems and best to locate a used assembly and replace.
 
has anyone had any experience in this area. sound starts at 30 mph and gets worse with speed. my first guess would have been u-joint. Thanks

#4852 of 6386 Re: power window [gs7729] by electricdesign

Feb 21, 2006 (8:03 pm)

Replying to: gs7729 (Feb 19, 2006 8:50 pm)
You need to get it diagnosed at a dealer or good shop right away. From what you say, it sounds like an electrical problem, the switch could be shorting out, making the motor run the window down, possibly the motor is staying on and the sound you hear could be the window circuit breaker reseting itself. It could burn up the window motor or worse. Get it checked right away.

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