1997 Ford Explorer Electrical Problems

Asked by King Feb 09, 2020 at 02:50 AM about the 1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Ok so after I’m done driving I have to go
under my hood and remove the fuse to turn
my lights out or they’ll stay in and kill my
battery.. Any idea why? Or another solution
for turning my lights out without removing the
fuse

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OJ answered 4 years ago

First check the switch on the dash that is not defective in the "off" position. If the switch is the problem, unplugging the electrical to it from behind the dash will turn off the lights. Next, locate the relay for the headlights and unplug it. The lights should go out. There are instructions on the net on how to check the relay with a multi-meter. Or, you can swap a relay from another device to see if it solves the problem.

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Chris answered 3 years ago

Check the bolts your doors hook too ,they should have a plastic piece that gets old and falls off ,i wrapped tape on mine until the part came in

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