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It died on me just a few days ago. I was on the freeway and went to turn it on, took my foot off the gas and the truck just began slowing down. Cruise control was completely inoperative. I’d like to check and see if it is just a blown fuse, loose cable or something simlar, but my Haynes manual doesn’t even say where the module is located. Anybody else have this problem on a 1992 Sport 4.0L 4×4? Can anyone tell me where the module is mounted? Which fuse? Thanks, Dan Driscoll

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Doesn’t anybody have any info on the cruise control in a 1992 Explorer? > It died on me just a few days ago. I was on the freeway and went to turn > it on, took my foot off the gas and the truck just began slowing down. > Cruise control was completely inoperative. I’d like to check and see if > it is just a blown fuse, loose cable or something simlar, but my Haynes > manual doesn’t even say where the module is located. Anybody else have > this problem on a 1992 Sport 4.0L 4×4? Can anyone tell me where the > module is mounted? Which fuse? > Thanks, > Dan Driscoll

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>It died on me just a few days ago. I was on the freeway and went to turn >it on, took my foot off the gas and the truck just began slowing down. >Cruise control was completely inoperative. I’d like to check and see if >it is just a blown fuse, loose cable or something simlar, but my Haynes >manual doesn’t even say where the module is located. Anybody else have >this problem on a 1992 Sport 4.0L 4×4? Can anyone tell me where the >module is mounted? Which fuse?

Dan: This may help.  I saved this discussion from an earlier thread on cruise controls…..seardch dejaview.com for even more! >I know this sounds silly, but it happened to me.  Poof! All of a sudden it >quite one day. >So, I looked it over and looked it over and voila!  All it was was the >vacumm rubber hose had fallen off.  OVer time the hose had worn into >loosness over the nipple and all I did was take a knife and cut about 1/4" >off the top and had a fresh new rubber hole that seated firmly this time. >  bingo. >HTH

> 94 XLT auto 4wd: cruise control has gone kaput.  

I feel just as silly–my prob was a sticking brake pedal switch.  I fixed it by twiddling it after swooshing it with WD40.  I also cleaned and lubed the brake pedal hinge so it would return fully after application.  If only all repairs were so easy….. Guy A Ripley, TN

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MY 1992 Explorer does not signal right turns or display the brake light. this occurs on the right rear light only. all other lights and signals work. The instrument panel right signal indicator  just has a steady glow when I activate the right turn signal. The front right turn signal bulb burns steadily when I activate the signal. Changing the bulb has done no good. Please help.JM.

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Check the ground cable to that light. JS

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> MY 1992 Explorer does not signal right turns or display the brake light. this > occurs on the right rear light only. all other lights and signals work. The > instrument panel right signal indicator  just has a steady glow when I activate > the right turn signal. The front right turn signal bulb burns steadily when I > activate the signal. Changing the bulb has done no good. Please help.JM.

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Definately sounds like a loose ground wire. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >MY 1992 Explorer does not signal right turns or display the brake light. this >occurs on the right rear light only. all other lights and signals work. The >instrument panel right signal indicator  just has a steady glow when I activate >the right turn signal. The front right turn signal bulb burns steadily when I >activate the signal. Changing the bulb has done no good. Please help.JM.

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Did you replace the old bulb with the exact same P/N new bulb? Mark – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > MY 1992 Explorer does not signal right turns or display the brake light. this > occurs on the right rear light only. all other lights and signals work. The > instrument panel right signal indicator  just has a steady glow when I activate > the right turn signal. The front right turn signal bulb burns steadily when I > activate the signal. Changing the bulb has done no good. Please help.JM.

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Was the old bulb burned out?  If it was, then it could be the new bulb (bad, or incorrect), or the ground wire.  If the bulb was NOT burned out, then it’s probably the grounding.  The steady indicator and front light indicate an incomplete circuit (vis-a-vis the ground or bulb). – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Definately sounds like a loose ground wire. >MY 1992 Explorer does not signal right turns or display the brake light. >this >occurs on the right rear light only. all other lights and signals work. The >instrument panel right signal indicator  just has a steady glow when I >activate >the right turn signal. The front right turn signal bulb burns steadily when >I >activate the signal. Changing the bulb has done no good. Please help.JM.

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The new bulb is bad or you have a bad ground at the right rear tail light

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Thanks, I got the tool at Pep Boys last night and in less than ten minutes, I had everything changed. Thanks again for the info. Dave

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->   First you pry/snap off the safety clips.  You then need a fuel-filter > removal tool; this clamps around the filter-side of the line and is > pushed towards (and inside) the disconnect fitting.  This lifts the > garter spring inside off its lip, and you can then pull off the fuel > line.  I got mine at the local NAPA (though the first one they gave me > didn’t fit).  It’s an X-shaped pair of "pliers" with semicircles on the > end that wrap snugly around the fuel line when closed. >   Make sure you relieve fuel system pressure first, by pulling the fuse > to the fuel pump relay (or turning off the cutoff switch on the > passenger floor) and running the engine till it dies.  You still may > get some gas squirted on you, so wait till the exhaust cools and be > prepared with a container to catch the gas. >   My ‘94 XLT’s filter wasn’t changed until 80K miles; it was so clogged > it was nearly airtight.  With the new one my pinging was reduced > drastically. > -Kai > —

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> What is the trick to getting the fuel filter off on a 1992 Explorer. > One the instructions that came with the filter, it says to pull the fuel > lines off of the filter. > I pulled pretty hard and yet, the thing did not budge one bit. > I stopped trying thinking how much it would suck if the line broke. > So, is there a tool that is needed or do I just need to keep pulling?

  First you pry/snap off the safety clips.  You then need a fuel-filter removal tool; this clamps around the filter-side of the line and is pushed towards (and inside) the disconnect fitting.  This lifts the garter spring inside off its lip, and you can then pull off the fuel line.  I got mine at the local NAPA (though the first one they gave me didn’t fit).  It’s an X-shaped pair of "pliers" with semicircles on the end that wrap snugly around the fuel line when closed.   Make sure you relieve fuel system pressure first, by pulling the fuse to the fuel pump relay (or turning off the cutoff switch on the passenger floor) and running the engine till it dies.  You still may get some gas squirted on you, so wait till the exhaust cools and be prepared with a container to catch the gas.   My ‘94 XLT’s filter wasn’t changed until 80K miles; it was so clogged it was nearly airtight.  With the new one my pinging was reduced drastically. -Kai —

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What is the trick to getting the fuel filter off on a 1992 Explorer. One the instructions that came with the filter, it says to pull the fuel lines off of the filter. I pulled pretty hard and yet, the thing did not budge one bit. I stopped trying thinking how much it would suck if the line broke. So, is there a tool that is needed or do I just need to keep pulling? Dave

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I’d like to paint the factory luggage rack on my 1992 Explorer.  What kind of paint should I use?  Flat black spray paint? thanks Mike 92 XLT 4×4

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>I’d like to paint the factory luggage rack on my 1992 Explorer.  What kind >of paint should I use?  Flat black spray paint? >thanks >Mike >92 XLT 4×4

  Man, is that going to be a lot of work!  If you don’t strip it completly down, to get rid of car wash waxes and road grease, and sand it all completely, then primer it and then put two coats of acrylic enamel on it, it will just start to flake off and look worse.   I just take some axle grease, lather up my hands, and rub it in.  Last for about two months.

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I put a Pioneer 6 disk in the glove box.  I use the console to hold stuff.  It was a real pain but I think it’s worth it…’cause you can change disks w/o going to the back of the truck.  I don’t think you’ll fit it in the console…I couldn’t fit the 6 disk there. I’ve heard of people mounting them in the "cubby hole" passenger rear panel.  I could e-mail you pics if you want. shawn >Bill Stoesser wrote >Does anybody have any advice as to where to put a Pioneer 12CD changer >in a 1992 Explorer Eddie Bauer?  I’ve already taken apart the center >console and, because of the slanted piece of metal at the base of the >center console, the changer fits but then the cupholders do not fit on >their regular mounts.  The changer sticks out into that space.  Is there >a way to take off the plastic fascia on the front of the changer?  If >so, how?  Does it then fit with the cupholder?

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Does anybody have any advice as to where to put a Pioneer 12CD changer in a 1992 Explorer Eddie Bauer?  I’ve already taken apart the center console and, because of the slanted piece of metal at the base of the center console, the changer fits but then the cupholders do not fit on their regular mounts.  The changer sticks out into that space.  Is there a way to take off the plastic fascia on the front of the changer?  If so, how?  Does it then fit with the cupholder? Thanks.

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I have a very peculiar problem with my 1992 explorer.  Once and a while when I try and start the vehicle it makes a single click sound (most likely from the starter relay), followed by complete loss of electrical power.  Complete loss of power means that the ignition does not work, the radio does not work,  the interior lights, hazards lights, etc.  I mean everything.  The battery is correctly hooked up and all the cables appear to be fine.  The only way to regain power is to disconnect the battery and then reconnect it again.    I am positive this is not a case of a loose battery cable.  I have also tried to replace the starter relay with no change in the problem. After the battery is connected and reconnected all the power is restored.  I can now attempt to start the vehicle again.  It usually takes about 3 or 4 times of going through this cycle before the vehicle will start.  Once it is started it runs fine and the power never cuts out while I’m driving.  This is a very intermittent problem and occurs randomly every couple of weeks. Does anybody know if there is some kind of protective device in the car that is causing this to happen.  Maybe there is a short somewhere.  I am hesitant to take it to a mechanic because the problem doesn’t happen all the time and I’m sure it would be very expensive to diagnose the problem.  Has anyone ever experienced this, Do you have any ideas??  Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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Make sure the battery connections are clean. Most likely the battery cable needs to be replaced. They corrode and get a high resistance inside the cable and cause this problem. Next time it happens have your volt meter handy, check the voltage at the battery, then the relay, then the starter. If it checks ok,  check the voltage while trying to crank it at each of the 3 spots mentioned. If it’s less than bat v at the relay or starter then the cable is bad. It’s not an uncommon problem with these. Dave – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I have a very peculiar problem with my 1992 explorer.  Once and a while when >I try and start the vehicle it makes a single click sound (most likely from >the starter relay), followed by complete loss of electrical power.  Complete >loss of power means that the ignition does not work, the radio does not >work,  the interior lights, hazards lights, etc.  I mean everything.  The >battery is correctly hooked up and all the cables appear to be fine.  The >only way to regain power is to disconnect the battery and then reconnect it >again.    I am positive this is not a case of a loose battery cable.  I have >also tried to replace the starter relay with no change in the problem. >After the battery is connected and reconnected all the power is restored.

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>I have a very peculiar problem with my 1992 explorer.  Once and a while when >I try and start the vehicle it makes a single click sound (most likely from >the starter relay), followed by complete loss of electrical power.  Complete >loss of power means that the ignition does not work, the radio does not >work,  the interior lights, hazards lights, etc.  I mean everything.  The >battery is correctly hooked up and all the cables appear to be fine.  The >only way to regain power is to disconnect the battery and then reconnect it >again.    I am positive this is not a case of a loose battery cable.

… Ahh, but it probably is! Get one of those tools that will clean the terminal & cable innard, apply it, and try again. I think you will lose the problem. Bill Funk      All I ask is the chance to prove that money doesn’t buy happiness.

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Ben,     I had the same problem with my ‘94 about 3 weeks ago.  I took it to a mechanic and he couldn’t find anything wrong.  He unhooked the battery and checked it, but there was nothing wrong with it, so he cleaned the terminals and hooked it back up.  I haven’t had a problem since. HTH Leonard Hursh >I have a very peculiar problem with my 1992 explorer.  Once and a while when >I try and start the vehicle it makes a single click sound (most likely from >the starter relay), followed by complete loss of electrical power.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I have a very peculiar problem with my 1992 explorer.  Once and a while when > I try and start the vehicle it makes a single click sound (most likely from > the starter relay), followed by complete loss of electrical power.  Complete > loss of power means that the ignition does not work, the radio does not > work,  the interior lights, hazards lights, etc.  I mean everything.  The > battery is correctly hooked up and all the cables appear to be fine.  The > only way to regain power is to disconnect the battery and then reconnect it > again.    I am positive this is not a case of a loose battery cable.  I have > also tried to replace the starter relay with no change in the problem. > After the battery is connected and reconnected all the power is restored.  I > can now attempt to start the vehicle again.  It usually takes about 3 or 4 > times of going through this cycle before the vehicle will start.  Once it is > started it runs fine and the power never cuts out while I’m driving.  This > is a very intermittent problem and occurs randomly every couple of weeks. > Does anybody know if there is some kind of protective device in the car that > is causing this to happen.  Maybe there is a short somewhere.  I am hesitant > to take it to a mechanic because the problem doesn’t happen all the time and > I’m sure it would be very expensive to diagnose the problem.  Has anyone > ever experienced this, Do you have any ideas??  Any thoughts would be > greatly appreciated.

While it is really not likely, it is not impossible that the battery has a bad connection internally. When this problem occurs again, put on the headlights to create a load and then measure the battery voltage at the terminals. If the voltage at the battery is low or nonexistent, you will know it is the battery itself. Charlie

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replace the poss an neg batt cables,the cables look good from outside. I’ve change many sets for this concern.

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I was interested in purchasing a 1991-1992 Explorer…Is there any information you could give me in regards to problems they have had.  Any info would be appreciated. Thanx, TJ Fowler

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1. Radius Arm Bushings. 2. Valve Cover Gaskets, Intake manifold Gaskets. 3. Trans. if manual lasts about 100,000, if auto lasts about 60,000, under normal use, less if towing anything heavy. At least this is my experience with a ‘92. Bob J.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I was interested in purchasing a 1991-1992 Explorer…Is there any >information you could give me in regards to problems they have had.  Any >info would be appreciated. >Thanx, >TJ Fowler

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Is it possible to install front shocks on a 1992 Explorer without jacking the car up and or remvoing the front tires ?  It looks like it is, but just asking ?  I no longer have access to a shop quality floor jack and I’m not about to work on the Explorer using the factory jack. Same question for the rear shocks too. TIA

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Yes it is, Just turn the wheel inward on the side you are doing in the front. For the rear just remove the spare. Good Luck Ed. > Is it possible to install front shocks on a 1992 Explorer without > jacking the car up and or remvoing the front tires ?  It looks like it > is, but just asking ?  I no longer have access to a shop quality floor > jack and I’m not about to work on the Explorer using the factory jack. > Same question for the rear shocks too. > TIA

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Yes Again,     I did it this weekend.  Just a set of wrenches and some time is needed.  A bottle jack is nice to get some weight off  the lower bolts in a pinch (not necessary).  Just two bolts in front and three in the rear.  Good luck.  -Ken

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Did you try stuff like highlighting the info, and using ctrl-c to copy and ctrl-v to paste?  That tends to work even in a DOS window. There is also the ol’ "print screen" key which copies to the clip board, and then use something like MS’s Paint (std on Windows 9x) to paste it and create a .JPG, .GIF, or .BMP file. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I purchased it and I hate the software that displays the data.  You cannot   cut > and paste from it, so I could not post some of  the TSB on this news group, > unless I print it, scan it and convert it back to text. > I have version C0.50 and the last TSB for a 1992 Explorer they list is dated Feb > 1996.

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>and paste from it, so I could not post some of  the TSB on this news group, >unless I print it, scan it and convert it back to text.

Install the "Generic Text Printer", Print to File.  That usually works, but some applications refuse to cooperate.  :( sdb — Do NOT send me unsolicited commercial e-mail (UCE)! Watch out for munged e-mail address. User should be sylvan and host is cyberhighway.net.

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I’M LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK ON THE TSB CD THAT CAN BE PURCHASED FROM ALLDATA. ANYONE USED IT? IS IT WORTH THE MONEY?

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    I bought one for my 92. It was worth the investment, contains full TSB’s, including any diagrams, for specified vehicle up to purchase date of CD. I also purchased the unlock key for the service portion of the CD, but wasn’t too impressed with that. Get a service manual elsewhere     Ditto! I bought the disc for my 91 and also for an 88 S10 4×4.  They are great for diagnosing those nagging problems that your dealer might resist looking up for you (warm a/c, vibration, brake problems, clunks, etc.). Contains part numbers and some procedures, and lots of diagrams.  But I echo the need for a real service manual, preferably the factory set or the new Chiltons Green book (Total car care manual) which no one stocks for the Explorer (why?).     The discs are well worth the 29 buck price.  Right now the alldata web site is running a special for TSBs and recall info for one price.  I haven’t seen the service manual portion, but the excellent Chilton’s Green books only run 11.99 at Parts America.     Steve Sovaiko     91 XLT

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>I’M LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK ON THE TSB CD THAT CAN BE PURCHASED FROM ALLDATA. >ANYONE USED IT? IS IT WORTH THE MONEY?

I purchased it and I hate the software that displays the data.  You cannot   cut and paste from it, so I could not post some of  the TSB on this news group, unless I print it, scan it and convert it back to text. I have version C0.50 and the last TSB for a 1992 Explorer they list is dated Feb 1996. Reply to:  joeba AT ntplx.net

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I need help,  just got my 1992 explorer 4×4 sport out of the shop, just a simple oil and filter change and I had the throttle body cleaned, no big deal.  Half way home (25 miles away) I get a terrible vibration in the driveline only at a constant speed.  When I accelerate or take my foot off the gas it quits.  Any suggestions???? thank you Kevin

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> I need help,  just got my 1992 explorer 4×4 sport out of the shop, just a > simple oil and filter change and I had the throttle body cleaned, no big > deal.  Half way home (25 miles away) I get a terrible vibration in the > driveline only at a constant speed.  When I accelerate or take my foot off > the gas it quits.  Any suggestions???? > thank you Kevin

Based on what you had done it could be possible that something with the Throttle Body cleaning is causing the engine to stumble.   Check that the rubber air inlet hose was secured to the front of the throttle body securely and that it did not fall off or come loose. Just a wild guess on a little info.  Be sure to let us know what the fix is. Bert — REMOVE *NOSPAM* FROM EMAIL ADRESS BEFORE REPLYING —

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