"New" '97 Explorer Questions

Greetings all,

OK, so the '97 is only new to me/us, just purchased this weekend for our
daughter. The subject is a '97 Explorer Eddie Bauer edition, 5.0 engine,
AWD.
Main question, after finding and fixing a bad #7 plug wire, how can I
reset the "Check Engine" light? Have been told that only a factory tool
will do so and that it must go through a "drive cycle" approx. 200 miles.
Secondary questions, the vehicle has a few other minor problems,
unfortunately they mostly seem to be electrical. In no particular order;
Driver side door lock control will lock but not unlock the doors; Passenger
side headlight will not work on low beams, works on high, put new bulb in,
same problem. Is it "normal" for the AWD to hear a "decelerating roar" when
decelerating? Roar may be a bit strong of a word, but not sure what else to
call it.

I realize that the first 2 problems will probably require an electrical
diagram and a meter, just thought someone might be able to give me a
starting point based on previous history.

Thank you in advance for your patience and any and all replies,
Jim C Roberts

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Replace the Lamp Out Module (LOM). It's located under the message center, I
think under the cupholder to be more accurate. Remove the message center
and cupholder panel completely. Do not disconnect the large wire harness
with a bolt through it. From what I remember, it's a small black plastic
box with wire harness going to it. Once you disconnect the LOM, all
exterior lights will go out and confirm that you have found it.


"Clark" > wrote in message
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> "Jim C Roberts" > wrote in
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>
>> Greetings all,
>>
>> OK, so the '97 is only new to me/us, just purchased this weekend for
>> our
>> daughter. The subject is a '97 Explorer Eddie Bauer edition, 5.0
>> engine, AWD.
>> Main question, after finding and fixing a bad #7 plug wire, how can I
>> reset the "Check Engine" light? Have been told that only a factory tool
>> will do so and that it must go through a "drive cycle" approx. 200
>> miles.
>> Secondary questions, the vehicle has a few other minor problems,
>> unfortunately they mostly seem to be electrical. In no particular
>> order; Driver side door lock control will lock but not unlock the doors;
>> Passenger side headlight will not work on low beams, works on high, put
>> new bulb in, same problem. Is it "normal" for the AWD to hear a
>> "decelerating roar" when decelerating? Roar may be a bit strong of a
>> word, but not sure what else to call it.
>>
>> I realize that the first 2 problems will probably require an
>> electrical
>> diagram and a meter, just thought someone might be able to give me a
>> starting point based on previous history.
>>
>> Thank you in advance for your patience and any and all replies,
>> Jim C Roberts
>>
> Disconnect the battery for 5 minutes or so to reset the CEL.
>
> The door lock control is easy to RR. On mine the switch contactor had some
> corrosion which prevented reliable function.
>
> Can't help with the headlight or drivetrain noise.
>
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