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    Has anyone replaced the lenses on their headlights?

    The lenses on my HID equipped 2004 Navigator are too deeply cracked to restore. New headlamp assemblies aren't sold anymore or old stock is listed for $800+ Trying to figure out if I can swap in the lenses from a new aftermarket halogen kit. I believe they're glued in but before I take the...
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    2004 Ford Expedition - Best Recommendations to improve night time driving

    How easy or difficult is the lens replacement? I have a 04 Navigator Ultimate with HID lamps and the lenses have pretty deep UV cracks that I haven't been able to sand through. I'd like to avoid buying new lamps but haven't been able to source new lenses. perhaps someone knows?
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    Switched power circuit / fuse # needed for dashcam.

    So, just took the console off to look for suitable wires. There's space to fit the charger. Power to the interior lights is continuous. The rear AC fan speed adjuster gets switched power but also stepped. Voltage drops as you increase fan speed (1,2,3) on each of the hot wires in that plug...
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    Switched power circuit / fuse # needed for dashcam.

    All that said, I'm still surprised that circuits like the Radio & Sub (#31) would have continuous power. Is that really normal? I expected these to be switched but at the least to turn off a few minutes after the vehicle is shut off and locked.
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    Switched power circuit / fuse # needed for dashcam.

    A 4K cam off of Amazon (Galphi). I bought a separate hardwiring kit for it that comes with a pretty bulky charger.
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    Switched power circuit / fuse # needed for dashcam.

    Good idea. Where did you mount the charger? Mine's pretty bulky.
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    Switched power circuit / fuse # needed for dashcam.

    Gents, I'm looking for a 10A+ switched circuit in the fuse box of my '04 Navigator to tap into for hard wired dashcam operation only while driving. I tried a number of options from #4 (Navigation) all the way through #31 (Radio, Subwoofer) but power remains available in each circuit even 30...
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    Any other ideas?

    The downstream sensor was definitely bad. Unfortunately, that didn't fix the intermittent idle vibration completely. I ended up changing all plugs again and found that the cylinder #1 coil (1 year old) was toast after a blown radiator caused an overheated engine this summer. Since, I also...
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    Rear Upper Control Arm

    Hey Hamfisted, I have play in my rear suspension with noises similar to what I was getting up front, until I replaced everything. I'm having to get the Navi (04) aligned for a 3rd time but before doing that, I want to make sure the rear end is tight, as well. Rockauto marks the K80213 as the...
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    Any other ideas?

    So, it turns out the downstream O2 sensor in the 2nd bank (driver side) had gone bad, as well. Stuck low voltage signal but no code. (Hadn't looked at that before) I replaced all with NTK units and reset the PCM. After 150 miles, the idle is completely smooth now. Leaving this here for anyone...
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    Misfire Cylinder 5? Second motor, and PCM?

    Splicing in a new connector is not a problem. Unfortunately, these connectors can get charred - it's just cheap plastic.. Found mine on cylinder #2 burnt a while back and we replaced it this way problem solved. I'd been chasing fuel smell and smoke on startup, poor MPG after going through...
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    Should AC air out of vents be colder?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UPwxf0E1uQ
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    Brake booster question

    I also need to correct my statement about the bellows. The strutmasters kit does have them. Just saw that when I was under there spraying down my bushings and ball joints. It was definitely a valid suggestion given the timing of the replacement and noise fist appearing, plus my suspension gets...
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    Strut conversion - creaking noises, especially in the rear

    So I sprayed down most bushings and joints, front and back underneath the truck with silicone lube and it made a noticeable difference. Still getting a squeak / creaking when the rear struts are compressed a bit more than over road bumps, for example driving onto the drive way. The towers are a...
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    Strut conversion - creaking noises, especially in the rear

    Hola, Deleted all 4 air struts on my '04 Navigator last year with a Strutmasters kit. The ride comfort is alright but I appreciate the peace of mind of having eliminated the various potential repeat failure points is worth it, IMO, especially at the overall cost. What is definitely a bit...
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