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  1. rollingbear

    EGR Valve Question..Chasing a vacuum leak

    thank you for the reply.. its what i thought. bummer. & the suck thing is it still doesn't fix my main problem of the lean bank codes ..just a preferential problem.
  2. rollingbear

    EGR Valve Question..Chasing a vacuum leak

    Yes that's what i believe to be true.. that it should hold good vacuum.. i went to pick a part and i tested 3 of them and they all leaked down like that. I found one that held good vacuum for a minute and so i got it at pick a part.. but when i got it home and went to install it the next day it...
  3. rollingbear

    EGR Valve Question..Chasing a vacuum leak

    Hay there, I want to know is the EGR vacuum port supposed to leak down or hold vacuum? mine leaks down to 5psi fast then slowly to 0?? is it supposed to do that?? I am having a horrible time chasing a vacuum leak that flips my a/c dash vents. I have replaced all the vacuum lines i can...
  4. rollingbear

    4WD noise

    I also have been having a similar issue on my 2003 fx4 136k mi in 2wd and especially going up a mountain but sometimes on the freeway it starts to grind (sounds like dragging a metal tine leaf rake) but if i engage the awd (no vac at the hubs..it goes away) I read it is a vacuum leak and i...
  5. rollingbear

    Hot Starting Issue

    Hay Everyone, I am having a hot starting issue and I am hoping some one can help... been going on for a few months, but it is getting worse now. It started where it would not start after being driven for a long while on a hot day and then being shut off for about 15 mins (like to run into...
  6. rollingbear

    LED Mirror Pod Conversion Puddle Lights

    the only led bulbs i found that would fit were 6 lumens each on ebay. these are 120 lumens each x2 and only cost me 5bucks shipped. and it only took me 1/2 hour to do. these are super bright and stretch out at least 12 feet to the side in the dark. so i am happy. but each to his own...
  7. rollingbear

    What to use to glue to interior plastic?

    I wanted to say what i ended up using for this. I sanded it area with 40 grit paper and knocked off all the crinkle finish and used goop to attach the led strip to read deck panel and it had held fine so far will do an update if there is any separation issues in the future.
  8. rollingbear

    What to use to glue to interior plastic?

    thanks for that info, i will pick up some shoe goo and try it. I was also thinking of sanding the area to knock off the gloss and the crinkle finish to promote adhesion. So i hope it works. Thanks Any other adhesives anyone can think of if that doesn't work would be great ...
  9. rollingbear

    What to use to glue to interior plastic?

    Hi there, i am working on the last of my LED conversion on my 2003 Exp and want to bond a green LED strip to my rear deck for better visibility at night and to match my green interior lights. but my go to adhesive GOOP, didn't stick to the rear hatch plastic at all. it is the first time that it...
  10. rollingbear

    LED Mirror Pod Conversion Puddle Lights

    Very Cool, Glad you liked it. Post pictures of your rig if anyone does my mod.
  11. rollingbear

    LED Mirror Pod Conversion Puddle Lights

    here are the rest of the pictures
  12. rollingbear

    LED Mirror Pod Conversion Puddle Lights

    Hi there, i just did all the interior lights LED conversion to green on my 2003 expedition and then wanted to do the mirror puddle lights to match, but i found out they are the little pods and you cant easily remove the lens to change the bulbs and they are small 36mm bulbs and wouldn't be very...
  13. rollingbear

    Custom Electrial Questions

    i have two electrical projects I would like to do, but i don't know the way to wire them. Project#1 rear cargo power lock button i want to add a power door lock switch to the rear cargo area of my 2003 fx4 like on my Taurus wagon. its a very nice feature and wish they would have included it...
  14. rollingbear

    O/D Lite Blinking.. tcc solenoid?

    I have a 2003 exp xlt 4x4 5.4 the o/d lite started blinking. it ran fine but it just had the lite blinking i drove it just to get the kids to school and then I had it towed to ammco.. they said they found the electrical bridge loose in the oil pan? and the trans is fubar and is $2300 for full...
  15. rollingbear

    2003 expy sputtered and now wont start

    this is prob your 303 fuel pump relay in the fuse box. i just replaced mine vs replacing the whole $350 fuse box here look at this it may help you it did me but i am now having a different starting/theft light problem but my fuel pump works now Sparky's Answers: 2003 Ford Expedition, No Run...
  16. rollingbear

    relay clicks with theft light

    this is a no crank issue now... the truck ran fine before... i parked on a slight hill with a near empty tank (gas light had just come on) & it would not restart...had to get a tow. replaced the pump only and found no power at the fuel pump plug. but had power at the pcm(told by a mobile...
  17. rollingbear

    relay clicks with theft light

    oh i forgot ...its a 2003 xlt fx4 4x4 5.4
  18. rollingbear

    relay clicks with theft light

    OK Ive got the fuel pump replaced and i replaced the burnt fuel pump relay in the fuse box and got it all put back in today and still no start. i can hear the pump run in the tank now, but now i have a no start issue. a relay in the fuse box clicks with the blink of the theft light on the dash...
  19. rollingbear

    fuel pump drive module on a 2003 xlt

    i wanted to say that i did find the main problem with no power to my fuel pump and it was the fried 303 relay in the fuse box ... i found the replacement relay # on sparkys answers blog (thanks) its a great how to on removing the fuse box... i ordered the relay and im going to see it the $4 fix...
  20. rollingbear

    2003 Ford Expedition need additional center console dome map light

    i have the same problem... i went to pick a part and got a matching gray dome/map light out of a f150 with the mounting plate/wires for about 7.00 and i am going to install it in the headliner just behind the sunroof. i found the wiring schismatic on a ford ranger forum and i will get to it as...
  21. rollingbear

    fuel pump drive module on a 2003 xlt

    Hi there, i have an 03 expedition with the 5.4 and 116k miles. i am having the fuel pump problem so many seam to have with these dam things. i replaced the pump but still have no power to the pump. the pcm has power and the pump was tested before installation. I was looking for the driver...
  22. rollingbear

    strange scraping noise in front end???only up hill

    hi there i have only had this 2003 fx4 4x4 exp for about a month and about a week ago it started making a strange scraping noise from the front end ... but its only when i go up hill. on flat land or going down i don't hear it. ( live in the mountains so i hear it a lot) it sounds to me like i...
  23. rollingbear

    rear jack hatch/well

    they sell these lock kits but you can just weld a hardened bolt to the can and drill a hole for the lock... much cheaper and works the same. M & I is the best, ive been going there since i was 7 yrs old. literal kid in a candy store.
  24. rollingbear

    rear jack hatch/well

    i did the ammo cans on my truck and they were great...you will love them. I stored my tow chains & tire chains in one and my ratchet tie downs, tow strap and jumper cables in the other. plus they are water tight (if you buy good ones) and they get all that messy stuff out from under your back...

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