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  1. gixer2000

    '08 Spark Plug Part Number

    Huge complaints of the 515 being bad out of the box. I'm not sure exactly what was changed to fix that but the 1 difference I noticed was the heat stain(blue ring from welding) wasn't on any of the 546 I got but is on every 515 I've ever seen.
  2. gixer2000

    '08 Spark Plug Part Number

    Just buy from rockauto and call it good.
  3. gixer2000

    Ford Expedition 2008 (catalytic converter problem)

    FYI you shiuld have posed this in the 3rd gen section. Your 08 has multiple cats so if you have access to an infrared thermometer you can measure temperature of the cats and compare. A bad cat will be significantly hotter than the other. Cats are very expensive so I wouldn't just throw a cat at...
  4. gixer2000

    '08 Spark Plug Part Number

    Looks like the 509 is your plug
  5. gixer2000

    '08 Spark Plug Part Number

    Sp546 supersedes the sp515 and is the newest version but I don't believe that fits your 08
  6. gixer2000

    Spark plug questions/misfire

    That blinking SES light guarantees it's a misfire but doesn't fault to give you a location. So I think most wait for the fault to show before taking action so they know where to start
  7. gixer2000

    Spark plug questions/misfire

    Mode 6 that you posted from your scanner tells the entire story. Cylinder 1 is the worst but still some misfires on the rest
  8. gixer2000

    Power running boards malfunction

    Most likely the pivot points need to be cleaned and lubricated. Use WD40 for cleaning and a motorcycle chain lube for lubrication and protection
  9. gixer2000

    Battery Charge light on, system is charging

    As I said above I had the exact same issue. Do a continuity test of the wiring that runs from the alt to the pcm. No scope needed. I had one of them break and cause the same issue.
  10. gixer2000

    Weak air conditioning

    Not exactly true. You can be under charged but as long as your above a 32° evap temp it wont freeze.
  11. gixer2000

    Spark plug questions/misfire

    Unfortunately all manufacturers do this crap! They claim they do test these new designs but I'm willing to bet its just not long enough plus I really don't think they care once its off the lot. I feel like their outlook is more "get more of my cars on the road" vs lets make the most trouble free...
  12. gixer2000

    Spark plug questions/misfire

    I took a look at the mode 6 image you posted and looks like cylinder 1 is your biggest issue but definitely seeing misfires all across the board. I would start with plugs amd go from there. If the mis continues move cylinder 1 coilcoil to another cylinder to see if the major mis follows. Also...
  13. gixer2000

    Inconsistent studdering

    A blinking SES won't throw a code until it sees a set about of misfires. You need a scanner with mode 6 to show the misfire before a code is set
  14. gixer2000

    Inconsistent studdering

    Blinking service engine light is a misfire. I would start with plugs and move the coil from the misfire cylinder to another to see if the mis follows
  15. gixer2000

    Well, the spark plug demon got me

    I really hope this dealer was smart enough to allow some type of penetrating fluid to soak on that broken plug over night. I have friends that work at my local ford dealer and have never had to pull a head for a broken plug on a 3 valve. Just gotta be smart and patient
  16. gixer2000

    Weak air conditioning

    The condenser coil in near the radiator
  17. gixer2000

    Evaporator cleaning, 2012 EL

    I'm pretty sure the dash would need to come out to clean the evap itself but I've never attempted it I know detailers typically use an ozone machine to kill smells like that. Im sure they can be rented but I think that would depend on your area. I would try an ozone machine before pulling the dash
  18. gixer2000

    Weak air conditioning

    Get some rain guards and start leaving your windows cracked. Keep in mind that at 110° ambient its significantly hotter inside a vehicle and in wouldn't be surprised if it took 30 minutes to cool off to comfortable.
  19. gixer2000

    Headlights

    The Hylux is one of the fastest to warm up. Osram are the only ones that are faster from what I've seen. Which is why I run osram gen 3's. I promise you'll loves those ballasts and get years of work out of them
  20. gixer2000

    Headlights

    I'll bet you have a bulb seating issue. Sometimes they just don't seat in the housing correctly even though they feel and look like they do. Pull the headlight and light it up. Move the bulb in different directions and even try to twist a little. Diode always manages to get their capsules...
  21. gixer2000

    Headlights

    Early 2000 SLK used Hella (made in Germany)ballasts like this. I'm assuming this is what you have?
  22. gixer2000

    Headlights

    The pair
  23. gixer2000

    Loud sound screeching and burning

    Thats how it should be.
  24. gixer2000

    Headlights

    Keep in mind in the HID world Xenon is a very common name because its actually the gas thats burned within the HID capsule. Your OE stuff probably says that as identification not so much a brand. Chances are your looking at Osram products because 16 years ago they were one of the main suppliers...
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    Loud sound screeching and burning

    Thank you for not skipping the drier. It drives me nuts when people skip it considering I know the possible effects
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