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Re: A/C + HEATER SEMI-BROKE 2002 Ford Explorer. [harkess] by bjohnson3
Jan 23, 2008 (9:25 pm)
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Replying to: harkess (Dec 26, 2007 7:54 pm)

This is BJohnson. Can you tell me exactly how your husband got the glove box out? After you open the glove box, what do you do to pop it out, and did you say that the lever you need to close will be to the left? I havent had any heat or defrost for 3 months and am almost desperate to get it fixed. Shops want like $900 to fix it! Thanks for any help you can give me.
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Re: A/C + HEATER SEMI-BROKE 2002 Ford Explorer. [harkess] by bjohnson3
Jan 24, 2008 (9:28 pm)
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Replying to: harkess (Dec 26, 2007 7:54 pm)

this is bjohnson. I am trying to close the blend door as you spoke of. I got the glove box out and I can clearly hear the ticking, but I dont have a clue what I am looking for in order to push a tab forward to close the door. Can you please tell me anything to help me find it? Thank you for your time.
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Re: Auto Climate control blowing heat all the time [bbelasco] by huskero
Jan 24, 2008 (10:26 pm)
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Replying to: bbelasco (Jan 15, 2008 4:49 pm)

bb:
I did the fix described at the web link on my followup message (#64). It's working so far. The only thing I did different was to get an aluminum bar about 1/8" x 1/2" and bend it in an L--shape, so that I could use it as a lever to move the door to one side before putting the motor back on. Once I figured out which way the V-notch was oriented (see the picture in the web link) I tried to drill the hole for the finishing nail to bridge across the top of the V. That way, when the white post rotates to move the mix door, it has something to push against in both directions.
 
I hope this helps and makes sense. Good luck! -H
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no heat 1994 ford explorer by bulldogbw
Jan 25, 2008 (8:22 am)
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I just bought this truck. I have replaced the water pump and thermostat. Now the temp guage rises then lowers. its running hot then cold and the heater is blowing cold air.
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Re: Auto Climate control blowing heat all the time [huskero] by bbelasco
Jan 25, 2008 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: huskero (Jan 24, 2008 10:26 pm)

Thanks for the info. Yes, I tried this it got it to work as you did but the fix only lasted a couple of days. I just purchased the heater box for a full replacement of the unit. I did a 1996 Explorer a few years ago, it was a pain, took the entire weekend. The dash has to come away enough to slide the unit out. In the engine area your work is also cut out for you just to get the nuts that are holding the heater box in place. I do understand why it cost so much to replace (labor) but with the number of issues with this part going bad, Ford should replace for free.
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Heater not working by crstephens83
Jan 26, 2008 (4:20 pm)
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I have a 1997 Explorer XLT V6
         The heater is not working, The blower motor is running, both lines going to the heater core are hot. I noticed that the a/c compressor is cycling on and off,I pulled the a/c system fuse #18 and the compressor stopped cycling, but still no heat! The engine is getting warm and at idle the temp gauge is running in the middle of the h and the c? any thing else I can check?
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Re: Heater not working [crstephens83] by bulldogbw
Jan 26, 2008 (4:28 pm)
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Replying to: crstephens83 (Jan 26, 2008 4:20 pm)

i just had the very same problem i have discovered that the radiator and heater core were plugged up there isnt enough circulation of fluid,, is the temp guage going up then back down?
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Re: Heater not working [bulldogbw] by crstephens83
Jan 26, 2008 (5:35 pm)
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Replying to: bulldogbw (Jan 26, 2008 4:28 pm)

No my temp gauge stays in the middle, but both of ny hoses going to the heater core are hot, if the core was plugged wouldn't the hose coming out be cooler than the one going in?
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Re: A/C + HEATER SEMI-BROKE 2002 Ford Explorer. [bjohnson3] by harkess
Jan 28, 2008 (8:42 am)
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Replying to: bjohnson3 (Jan 23, 2008 9:25 pm)

Sorry it took so long to reply. I had to fix it myself the other day without my
husband around. I took out the glove box. (of course the car was running
with the heat on so I could hear the clicking.) Then, without any light to
expose what I am working on or headroom to even look, I felt towards the center
consol until something pushed and made the noise stop. It is done strickly
by feel, not by sight. I don't think there is anything moving to catch your hand
on or anythign that might shock you. Just be careful!!! Then you can feel something
that can be pushed either in or forward. Hope that works.
It has for us for the past 4 months.
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Re: A/C + HEATER SEMI-BROKE 2002 Ford Explorer. [harkess] by bjohnson3
Jan 28, 2008 (6:55 pm)
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Replying to: harkess (Jan 28, 2008 8:42 am)

Thanks for your help. I will try that and see if it works. Ive tried to feel around in there and my boyfriend has tried to find it with no success. Everyone is telling me we have to take the whole dash apart. But I will try again. My son said he found something like you described, so I will see where we get. Do you have and XLT model or is it something else? Once again thanks alot.
                                                                                        BJohnson

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