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1997 Ford F150 Regular Cab Questions & Answers
4x4 low range light always is on,wont go off.
probably the switch in the t-case is sticking,.
The switch is next to the rubber hose vent line coming off the t-case. It unscrews.
they are about 25-30 bucks. Ten min or so for time to replace.
I believe it's a Motorcraft SW-6251 but check with the auto store to insure a proper fit.
I have a 1997 Ford
Something you might find handy is a signal tracer (about $40) which can be used in the home or auto. It has 2 components and creates a signal into the wire which allows you to follow that signal down the wire to find the break. (Lowes, Home Depot) Has connectors for fuse panel holders.
You do not want to directly jump 12 volts into the shift motor. The voltage the shift motor receives determines the length the solenoid extends to give you different functions. The 4x4 selector changes the voltage for each function. ONE thing you can check is the light bulb for the 4x4 selector knob. There have been reports on this site that a burned out light bulb can change the voltage for the 4x4 selector. Myself, it seems strange because the lightbulb is off until the headlights, etc. are turned on, so it would make no sense to effect the 4x4 selector during daylight.
Since you have a duplicate shift solenoid you may be able to plug in the wiring harness and ground the extra shift solenoid to aid in diagnosing the problem.
You could loosen up the fuse box holding these particular wires and check them on their backsides. Also check to see if there is a shift selector relay.
Windows won't roll up and down and wipers stopped
Do you know anything about automotive electronics ? The GEM - generic electronic control module is in charge of turning on the wipers an control the power windows . Would think this a fuse problem . Computer problem maybe , the first step in diagnosing a problem like this would be to hook up a factory or professional scanner an checking for DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes . Don't think about replacing the GEM module ,if you don't know how to test it's electrical circuits an check for codes . Can set a number of codes !
B1431
Front Wiper RUN/PARK Relay Coil Circuit Failure
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1432
Front Wiper RUN/PARK Relay Coil Circuit Short to Battery
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1434
Front Wiper HI/LO Speed Relay Coil Circuit Failure
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1436
Front Wiper HI/LO Speed Relay Coil Circuit Short to Battery
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1438
Front Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1441
Front Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Short to Ground
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1446
Front Wiper Motor PARK Sense Circuit Failure
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1450
Wiper Wash/Delay Switch Circuit Failure
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1453
Wiper Wash/Delay Switch Circuit Short to Ground
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1458
Washer Pump Motor Relay Coil Circuit Failure
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1460
Washer Pump Motor Relay Coil Circuit Short to Battery
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1462
Seat Belt Switch Circuit Open or Seat Belt Buckled
GEM
REFER to Section 413-09 .
B1466
Wiper HI/LO Speed Not Switching
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1473
Wiper LO Speed Circuit Motor Failure (Wiper Energized and Park Sense Not Seen)
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
B1476
Wiper HI Speed Circuit Motor Failure (Wiper Energized and Park Sense Not Seen)
GEM
REFER to Section 501-16 .
If you don't know any of this , your best bet take it to a qualified repair shop.
99 f-150 4.2 mpg lose
the program is suspect as it may give you power but not economy
check fuel pressure, cat for blocking the exhaust and run the fault codes for other sensor problems
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION
Yeah, that's the sign of a serious malfunction. So your first step would be to get the trouble codes read. Most likely you'll wind up at a transmission shop
Windshield wipers and windows are
Sounds like a relay issue possibly. The interaction between the door lock and wipers may be the key. Check a wiring diagram to see if there is any common fuse or relay. The speedo may be a separate issue.
Whirling noise when driving
For the whirling sound I would suspect the belt tensioner. seek the exact location of the noise. As for the 'Hot" reading us suspect a sensor is bad or the thermostat is faulty.
97 f150 4.6L I changed
Hope you can read that? Check the fuses for those relays, the two on the right. Not only check the fuses, use a test lite to check for voltage on the fuse circuit. Check the four fuses on the left, also, some are hot all the time, some go hot with the key on.
The top two wires at relay is the load side. The bottom two wires are on the control side of relay. The control side needs voltage and ground. Your gem module controls ground. Sometimes when battery voltage is lost, some modules may need to be reprogrammed? I don't have that info. In my opinion, clicking is either intermittent voltage or ground. Right now I'm thinking ground, controlled by the gem model. I could be wrong?
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