Relays - Multiple Electrical Concerns: Overview

Article No.
98-13-19

07/06/98

^ ELECTRICAL - LOSS OF 4X4 SYSTEM

^ LAMP - 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATED

^ LAMP - NO INTERIOR LIGHTING

^ MOON ROOF - INTERMITTENT OR LOSS OF POWER

^ REAR WIPER - INTERMITTENT OR LOSS OF POWER

^ WINDOWS - INTERMITTENT OR LOSS OF POWER

LIGHT TRUCK:
1997-98 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to correct the Service Procedure Steps.

ISSUE

A flashing 4X4 lamp and/or a intermittent or loss of:

^ Power windows

^ Interior lights

^ Rear wiper (if equipped)

^ Moon roof (if equipped)

^ 4x4 system (if equipped)

may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by an intermittent Battery Saver, Accessory Delay or One-Touch-Down Relay operation and possible chafing of vehicle wire harness.

ACTION

Repair the affected circuit, and/or replace the Battery Saver, Accessory Delay, or One-Touch-Down Relay. Refer to the Diagnostic/Service Procedure for details before replacing any components.






Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 98-11-6

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

981319A Perform Pinpoint Tests 1.0 Hr.
981319B Replace Relay 0.2 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
14B205, 14N089 42

OASIS CODES: 102000105000, 201100, 202000, 203200, 206000, 502000, 504000, 508000