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    cigarette lighter power

    Thank You for the reply. I found that there is a circuit that is controlled by the key on and off, the audio circuit that turns on the radio. If I can get to the circuit that powers the lighter and move it to the audio it will work. I just have to figure out how to drop the fuse board that is...
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    Cigarette outlet vs In dash 12v outlet

    Does anyone know how to get the fuse panel that is to the left of the steering out so I can move some wiring to get the cigarette light port to be controlled by the ignition key turning on and off? The Audio fuse # 1 is switched and #3 goes to the cigarette lighter and OBDII port. I just want...
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    cigarette lighter power

    I have a 2000 Expedition with two cigarette lighter ports. Both still have 12v power when the key is turned off. I want to hook up a dash camera and want to turn it on and off with the key so when I turn off the car the camera turns off and vice a versa. Is there a way to make one or both of...
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    Cold Start problems

    i finally found the idle control module...it is located on the left back side of the throttle body. Took it off and cleaned it and the problem is fixed. Probably never been cleaned before. YouTube has some good videos on how to do this.
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    Cold Start problems

    What controls the idle when the engine is cold? I have a problem with the engine starting at its normal 1500 rpm and then idling down to normal idle. The throttle is controlled by a cable to the pedal. If I put a bit of pressure on the throttle to get it off closed it then will run at fast...
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    Hard Start Cold Engine

    Can someone explain how the ECM can control the cold idle when first starting? The throttle is controlled by a cable to the accelerator pedal. The throttle has a throttle position sensor but what controls the idle? There is no idle control motor like other engines. Where can I go to fine the...
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    2000 4.6 rough idle when cold but ok when warm

    I have a 2000 4.6 Triton and it was running just fine when starting. The normal process is for it to go to 1500 rpm and then slowly run down to just under 1000 rpm. Now it stumbles when it tries to start and stalls. If you keep your foot on the accelerator so it can run at 1500 - 2000 rpm and...
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    The vacuum line is not connected to anything

    I know what you are talking about. I bought my 2000 expedition from my neighbor who said the vents in the dash only blow out the defroster vents. I fixed the broken hose you speak of with a hose connecting the two pieces and everything now works fine on the dash. He was told by the Ford...
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    The vacuum line is not connected to anything

    No the line I am looking for to find out where it goes is the one that has a diagonal cut on the end and the end is sitting on top of the battery post. It is a thin plastic line but does have some vacuum. So far I have plugged it up but it must either connect to something or is some kind of...
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    Vents changing with engine load

    I had the same problem and there is a thin vacuum line behind the parts on the left side of the firewall. Replaced with a piece of hose and everything now works.
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    Need pics of vacuum line near battery

    Most likely the one going to the firewall controls all the dashboard vents to open and close.
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    The vacuum line is not connected to anything

    2003 with 5.4 engine. There is a small vacuum line that is in the rear of the left side of the engine bay. It comes off a connector with two other larger vacuum lines. It is a hard plastic line and the end is cut at a diagonal. Can't find what this is all about. It has a vacuum on it at...
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    Battery not good or something else

    It was the battery. No problems since changing and all the grounds are good. One of the first things checked.
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    Battery not good or something else

    Replaced battery and all good. Bad cell.
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    Battery not good or something else

    No Costco is not close and I go to o'reilly or Auto Zone.
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    Battery not good or something else

    Just for the record the wiper motor and mechanism were removed since the frame holding the motor was broken. Bad design. Too much force on the frame when the door closes...eventually cracks the frame. Too much $$$ for a new assembly...We never had rear wipers growing up so why start now?? I...
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    Battery not good or something else

    Hey thanks. Getting to the door switch what a pain. Why do they do that? Anyhow after charging the battery and it shows 12.xx voltage then you can see it slowly discharge until it reaches 10.5v and it stays there. From the math that says i have a bad cell and would explain the all of a...
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    Battery not good or something else

    OK was just checking fuses again. On the fluke meter at 10A setting is shows .22 amps between the + lead and battery. When I opened the drivers' door the meter started going up and down and there was a clicking sound for about 20 seconds and then settled down. I can not find the button or...
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    Battery not good or something else

    All of a sudden my 2000 for exp. started having battery issues. It will lose a couple of volts and be down to around 10.5v. It will barely turn over but just enough for it to start. Then after letting it run for a minute or two it starts just like normal. I have looked at AC voltage while it...
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    running board lights flash 8 times and turn off

    2000 Ford Expedition I flushed all the switches in the doors with WD40 and then noticed that if I open the truck using the key pad, push the lock button on the door and then close the door the running board lights flash 8 times. Never say this before. Something tells me 8 times is...
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    old oil dripping from shield below oil filter

    You are right...I know, show this comment to your wife!! It stopped after a while. It just amazes me how engineers can design the placement of a filter in such a terrible place. I know it can be done better. I have a large chevy v8 in an RV that has the oil filter right next to the oil pan...
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    old oil dripping from shield below oil filter

    I just did an oil change on the 5.4L engine. A real crazy job to reach up to get the filter. Got it out but naturally, oil drips down through the mechanisms below the filter. There is a black plastics shield looking thing that most of the oil drips off of. I cleaned all of that after putting...
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    how to turn off proportional steering

    Is there a switch or fuse that turns off the electronic proportional steering on a 2000 ford expedition?
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    Fuel pump issues...

    Was able to feel the relay move and all the fuses are good. Back probed the inertia switch and got voltage on both wires each time I turned the key. Guess the only thing left is to drop the tank and replace the pump...or at lease make sure there is voltage to the connector.
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    Fuel pump issues...

    I have the same issue and am going to probable have to replace pump. I wanted to try the banging on the tank to see if the pump was stuck but they have a heavy metal skid plate under the tank. I checked those fuses and then saw that another relay was just like the one for the fuel pump and...

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