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