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Why does my Ford Explorer battery stop working?

Why does my Ford Explorer battery stop working?

I bought a 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer and it has a new battery and alternator. The headlights seem to turn on and off constantly and staying on in the night causing my battery to be dead in the … read more I have an 02 Explorer. I recently disconnected the battery while doing maintenance.

What’s the problem with my 2002 Ford Explorer?

My 2002 ford explorer won’t start I changed my starterd and my battery and my alternater it still won’t start now my 2002 ford explorer won’t cut off when I turn the key ignition switch off what the problem please help me out 10 people found this helpful. Roll driver window down, get out lock door with key, remove key.

What happens when you disconnect the battery in a car?

When you disconnected the battery, the computer lost all of it’s stored data. The emissions protocols require a certain amount of stored data to determine the emissions condition of the car.

Where is the overide light on a Ford Explorer?

Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then within 5 seconds, locate, press and hold in the valet/overide button, found under the dash area, (push button, spring loaded) until the installed LED (the blinking light) in your dash area goes on solid, and the siren chirps once.

I bought a 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer and it has a new battery and alternator. The headlights seem to turn on and off constantly and staying on in the night causing my battery to be dead in the … read more I have an 02 Explorer. I recently disconnected the battery while doing maintenance.

When you disconnected the battery, the computer lost all of it’s stored data. The emissions protocols require a certain amount of stored data to determine the emissions condition of the car.

What causes a car battery to lose power?

Opening a door or turning the ignition on with the main battery disconnected can cause the battery in the device to lose power as well. Door modules Loss of express-up feature due to loss of stored “pinch point” Engine control module (ECM, PCM, VCM) Loss of learned idle speed which can cause a stalling condition.

What should I do if my car battery goes out?

Herculean strength isn’t necessary, but the cables should be snug and not move around or come off of the battery posts. You can also check your owners manual for any procedures or drive cycles you can perform to “teach” the car functions it may have lost while the battery was disconnected.

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