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  1. rtbrjason

    Lights flickering

    I did end up going through what I think is/was every similar thread I could find on Ford Trucks. I've replaced the ABS sensor while trying to fix a flashing 4x4 light (this is still an issue as well), and replaced the main light switch since I had done the fog hack on my original switch. When I...
  2. rtbrjason

    Lights flickering

    I never really got anywhere with this and am still having this issue. It does appear to be an alternator issue. With the alternator disconnected from the battery, the flickering goes away. As soon as I touch the alternator main wire to the battery +, it starts flickering. Not sure what...
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    Remote Start help

    Success! I guess that post is correct. I had plenty of slack in the line so I wrapped it around the ignition until it was tight. Worked right away. Hopefully the shroud fits nicely back over that mess.
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    Remote Start help

    I do have the install instructions. No mention of this part and I was surprised not to find a bypass module under there. I'm assuming this loop of wire that's wrapped around the key must have gone up near that antenna you mention. I have tried looping it around the ignition with no luck. The...
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    Remote Start help

    Truck had a compustar CS600 start unit in it when I bought it. It's been working fine for a few years. Recently, I did a stereo/backup cam install and while I had a lot of the dash off for paint, replaced a few pieces. After putting it all back together, the remote start doesn't work. It...
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    Clutch fan inop

    I did a clutch replacement in my fan initially. I couldn't find a standard duty fan clutch and noticed when it was hot or from take off it sounded like a jet engine. I got annoyed with it and switched to a dual electric setup from a Windstar. It pretty much bolts right up. I have one fan on a...
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    Side mirrors shake while driving

    Same here. I've tried tightening and such and never had any luck.
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    Replacement Fuel Pump

    I did pump and sending unit since the tank was coming down. I went with a motorcraft part since I didn't want to do it again anytime soon.
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    What recommened grade of gas to fill up your expedition?

    I wasn't planning on long term use with it. I just monitored fuel trims and made sure the ECU was able to adjust. Since I'm not making big power or running boost, the stock injectors were adequate and the ECU was able to correct. I was seeing fuel trims in the positive 12-20% range.
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    What recommened grade of gas to fill up your expedition?

    Have you looked into running E85? I run it full time in the Subaru and was able to pickup around 50hp and 60-70tq at the wheels just from the new fuel and some retuning. For fun/testing purposes, I ran a 50/50 mix in the truck (Approx E40). I was able to crank up the timing a bit and...
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    What is best controller for Dual E fan install?

    I had a hard time choosing a controller for mine as well. I went with a Derale 16759 and opted to have it control the larger main fan (windstar dual fan) only. I set up a manual switch to turn on the smaller fan if needed but so far haven't had any reason to use it. I was planning to upgrade...
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    Lights flickering

    I don't recall on the shape but can probably get him to hook it up again sometime. The new wire I purchased was a 3 wire pigtail, where one of the pins has a 2-3" line that runs to a single spade terminal on the alternator. The other 2 wires run from the alternator plug back toward the...
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    Lights flickering

    I've got a programmer tool hooked up for logging, I'm seeing around 14.3v at idle and 14.1-14.3 while cruising since putting in the new alternator. Prior to that it was a few 10th's lower if anything. I did double check with a volt meter and got the same reading at idle. My mechanic friend...
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    Lights flickering

    This is why I tried not one but 2 alternators with the most recent being an upgraded 160amp unit from DB electric. No change to the flickering issue. I'm not really having much luck with this. I think I might either try some kind of filtering device (expensive) or perhaps run everything...
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    Lights flickering

    The bolts were not wire wheeled or cleaned, but they didn't look that bad. With the wiring upgrade, I ran a second fused line (0 awg) from the alternator to the battery, as well as a new ground line (also 0awg) that runs right to the back of the alternator. I will dig around under the kick...
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    Looking for aftermarket headlights.

    I ended up going with a set of the $50ish clear lenses from Amazon (link earlier in this thread). They initially worked like crap, but after getting them leveled and aimed correctly they're working quite a bit better than the stock setup was.
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    Lights flickering

    I've finally got around to replacing the alternator yet again. I decided to go with a higher amp unit for DB Electronics. I chose their 160amp. While doing this upgrade, I did the Big 4 wire upgrade with 0 awg wire. I'm still seeing all the lights flickering (mostly noticeable at idle). At this...
  18. rtbrjason

    Pulley

    I got one from Advance auto parts about a year ago. It seemed to perform fairly poorly with a lot of dimming and flickering of the lights. After doing the big 3 wiring upgrade it was still performing poorly. I figured maybe I got a 110amp instead of a 130 by mistake so I did a warranty exchange...
  19. rtbrjason

    02 5.4L Engine Power issues when hot out side

    Probably the clutch fan sucking up more power as it gets hotter. My 99 5.4 acts this way and is usually accompanied by a "jet engine" type noise on take off from a stop.
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    Oil Change

    I use Penzoil Platinum 5w30 in all of my vehicles. Blackstone lab analysis has always shown this to be a great choice. I usually waste a 1/4 to 1/2 quart doing a pour through after the old oil is drained to try to remove any residual junk at the bottom of the pan.
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    help locating oil leak

    Pretty much the same area was soaked on mine including the starter. It was the headgasket in my case.
  22. rtbrjason

    Shuddering

    I had this issue initially when purchasing my 99 with 4r100. I did a full fluid exchange with dex merc 3 and it went away for about 2500 miles. When it came back, I put some dr trans stop anti shudder additive in and that worked for about another 2500 miles. At that point, after reading more...
  23. rtbrjason

    batterly light blinking / all lights pulsing

    Thanks for the image! It's a bit tough to see but I'm certainly going to investigate the connections in that area on mine now.
  24. rtbrjason

    batterly light blinking / all lights pulsing

    I'm not sure what the issue is, but I too am seeing all light pulsing a little at idle and they seem to pulse a bit faster when RPMs rise. I am not getting the flashing battery light though. At this point I've put in a new battery, new ground wires from the battery to the body and block and have...
  25. rtbrjason

    2000 Expy Rear Wiper Motor Gear Assy Refurb

    Great info here. I replaced mine last year and it was still only working once in a while. Somehow though it has worked every time for about a year now. Next time it decides to give up I'm going to take it apart and clean it up and re-lube as instructed..

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