with a special tool that prompts it to operate the many accessories it runs, It then returns fault codes for what is not functioning correctly. More than likely you have a defective GEM control module
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All of these devices run through a computer control module generally referred to as the GEM (Generic Electronic Module) module, you need the dealer to test this control module with a special scan tool
...Control Module 3 of the dummy dashboard lights start coming on. The Seat Belt, Door open, and Windshield washer fluid light. My mechanic did a system check and found that several of the cells in the ...
...is the fuse located? check fuse 37, a 20 amp yellow fuse in the interior fuse box, if that checks ok the problem is with the electronic module that controls the locks, it is called the GEM
...legend on the fuse box. they are controlled by the GEM, that is fords name for the body control module, as with most newer vehicles, you will need to have an obdII scanner to read codes and data ...
...module called a GEM (Generic electronic module), there is no seperate fuse for the window, if only one window works then either the window switch is defective or the window motor is defective, the ...
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the diagnostic tools to check the electronics ! These components are all connected through a gem module and need to be properly diagnosed. Unfortunately it's really not a do it yourself project. Sorry
...Start with the fuses. Owners manual will give location and identification. If ok, the windows are controlled my a GEM module that will have to be looked at to help with diagnostics using a scan ...
...to put the vehicle on a scan tool that will read the information from the GEM module. This module controls the Generic Electronics of the vehicle. Power door locks , keyless entry power windows ,
GEM, that is the Generic Electronic Module, have Kragen run a quick test and see if the system has codes, but most likely the Module is defective, it is located on top of the fuse panel to the left of
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