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  1. J

    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    Alright everyone. I spent all evening yesterday contacting people who were parting out Expeditions. I finally found a guy who had the cable (after hours of people not messaging back and people who had them already cut). They were 2 hours away. I went today to get it, installed, and everything is...
  2. J

    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I took the cable to a custom automotive shop. They confirmed the cable is shot. But they can’t find a fusible link to make a new cable? So what am I supposed to do here? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. J

    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I didn’t want to mess with it myself because I don’t know anything about that fuse link. I guess I could have bypassed it for testing purposes, but with my luck, my truck would have blown up. I’ve been wanting to swap out this cable anyway because of how loose it is. It never really seemed right...
  4. J

    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I found a guy that was able to get me the part. He was thinking the dealership gave me the wrong part number or something but he was confident this was the right art. I’ll get it tomorrow and make sure it’s right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. J

    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I called a local auto custom shop and they found the cable for me brand new. I don’t know how, but the description he gave me sounded right. Maybe the dealership gave me the wrong information? I’ll have the part by Monday and keep everyone posted. I’m skeptical but will remain hopeful! Sent...
  6. J

    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I found a few local shops that will build one. It’ll run me about $200. I should probably test this cable to ensure this is the culprit before dropping that much. Though it probably should be replaced anyway just due to the physical state of the wires themselves. If I go this route I’ll...
  7. J

    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I have to do some more digging to find an automotive electrical specialty shop near me. I started looking but didn’t see much of anything on my initial look but I’ll deep digging. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. J

    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    Hello all. I need some help with my 2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition 5.4L 3v 4x4. I recently had the "Check Charging System" message and battery light turn on. Over the next few hours the volt gauge slowly dropped down. I figured the alternator was bad because the same message and...
  9. J

    Instrument Cluster Lights and PATS

    Hello all. 05 Expedition EB 4x4 3v V8. I’m wanting to remove my instrument cluster for two reasons. 1. To replace the cluster bulbs because I have one burnt out; and 2. Fix my LCD display which has dimmed down to invisible (I’ve read it has a cold solder that needs repair, too easy). Will...
  10. J

    Catalytic Converter Replacement

    I bought a direct fit for my passenger side cat and had an issue fitting the slip joint between the left and right aides. The direct fit was supposedly the same size as the old one, but the flaired end of the slip had like, 1/4 inch overlap. I had to get it cut out and welded together. I would...
  11. J

    Catalytic Converter Replacement

    Are you talking about the direct fit cats? Like, the entire pipe assembly from manifold flanges to muffler? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. J

    Exhaust Manifold Flange Leak

    Uh... what? I literally agreed with what you said, saying the donut gasket would probably be the best first option... along with trying to clarify what the Permatex’s purpose is because it is rated for high heat in exhaust applications. Thanks for the input though. Sent from my iPhone...
  13. J

    Exhaust Manifold Flange Leak

    The copper RTV is specifically for exhaust. It’s rated to withstand 700 degrees. Both the copper and the Permatex Red are high heat for exhaust. The guy that welded up my muffler suggested these two products. He said to put some on the putter edge, let it dry for a while and then plug it up...
  14. J

    Exhaust Manifold Flange Leak

    I drive a 2005 Expedition 5.4L 3V Eddie Bauer 4x4. I have an annoying exhaust leak I believe is coming from the drivers side manifold flange. I know these years do not use gaskets but have the ball-socket type connection. I recently had to replace my passenger side catalytic converter...
  15. J

    Catalytic Converter Replacement

    I just ordered mine today and it should be here by the end of the week lol. I was fortunate enough to have the manifold flange bolts and the clamp bolt come out with a breaker bar. The flange bolts to the muffler will have to be cut though lol. I’m stoked to have a working vehicle again lol...
  16. J

    Catalytic Converter Replacement

    After dealing with a ton of no-start, misfire, and excessive rich conditions, I believe my passenger side catalytic converter is done for. My 05 Expedition EB 5.4L 3V 4x4 takes some time to start. It cranks for a good 5 seconds when cold starting and has a rough idle in drive gears and...
    • Jake Oleszak
    • Thread
    • 5.4 catalytic converter cylinder 2 fuel hard start idle misfire motorcraft rough rough idle
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
  17. J

    Rough Idle/Gas Smell/CEL Codes

    The fuel trims were not out of whack at all. They all read normal according to the dealership. The only thing they found to be strange was the cylinder 2 misfire at low RPMs, which I figured was caused by the plug not seating properly. Since I switched to Motorcraft, the "misfire" conditions...
  18. J

    Rough Idle/Gas Smell/CEL Codes

    My initial thought was faulty injector, but the tech at the dealership read the fuel trims and said nothing was off about them. I didn’t get to see the charts, but I don’t think he would have held that back from me. I’m sure that was the reasoning for the misfire, causing fuel to be dumped...
  19. J

    Rough Idle/Gas Smell/CEL Codes

    Update: I went back to the dealer today to have them reset the KAM memory (they were under the impression that this is an absolute must and can only be done at a dealership and removing the negative battery was not sufficient). They also rescanned the vehicle and noticed a misfire still exists...
  20. J

    Rough Idle/Gas Smell/CEL Codes

    I looked on the f150forum for some insight on my issues (I don’t know why I didn’t think of that sooner). Everywhere I look is saying stuck open injector, bad VCT solenoid, or clogged cat. Jeeeesus. What to do what to do..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  21. J

    Rough Idle/Gas Smell/CEL Codes

    Power as in the electric components? No. Power as in acceleration? Only from a dead stop it hesitated a little but is fine when I accelerate while already moving. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  22. J

    Rough Idle/Gas Smell/CEL Codes

    I pulled the oil and didn’t smell anything too far out of the ordinary. I was long overdue for an oil change, but other than that it wasn’t sludgy, maybe a little diluted. And I took the truck to a FORD dealership for diagnosis thinking they would run these tests. They definitely just read the...
  23. J

    Rough Idle/Gas Smell/CEL Codes

    I mean if the dealership did their job, couldn’t their scanner determine if an injector was dumping too much fuel? Also, I was seeing the catalytic converters could be bad. Sounds weird cuz the O2 sensor before the cat is the one reading high. Can I pull the O2 sensor and start it to see if...
  24. J

    Rough Idle/Gas Smell/CEL Codes

    So essentially pull power to the fuel pump and run car until it dies (to depressurization the fuel system), pull the rail and then each injector. Seems “easy” enough lol. I may recruit a buddy to help. But if I’m gonna test for proper operation of each injector, when would I replace the fuse...
  25. J

    Rough Idle/Gas Smell/CEL Codes

    Build date is December 2004. Should I pull injectors and test the spray pattern? Also, how easy are the injectors to remove? Do I need to unbolt the rail or can I just remove each injector individually? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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