my truck needs help
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my truck needs help
i have a 97 f150 lariat 4.6L 150,000+ miles, and im gettin alot of electrical things going wrong, i been looking, and found sum kind of electric module could be the issue, except the problem are a bit dif then the ones listed. ik am just wondering if it could be my issue. my problems are, 4x4 and low range light come on and off with clickin comin from under dash, daytime lights work here and there, air bag light flashes. then this morn my wife went to leave for work and there was a air leak hissin sound comin from the brake pedal area and that was b4 she started the truck, then she said when she got there that the heater stayed on after she shut it off and there was a beeping sound comin from the glove box. i am a general diy mechanic and dont know electrical very well, and i am at a loss. Please help. thank you
p.s. my steering wheel seems like it is bout to fall off, and when makin turns it seems to bind and not wanna turn, but when i try to pull on it, it seems sturdy but it will kinda flop if i go side to side or up and down with it
p.s. my steering wheel seems like it is bout to fall off, and when makin turns it seems to bind and not wanna turn, but when i try to pull on it, it seems sturdy but it will kinda flop if i go side to side or up and down with it
Last edited by Dragons Fire; Oct 23, 2012 at 09:05 AM. Reason: forgot sum info
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At 150,000 miles you have a number of issues to repair.
Either make plans for a lot of trouble shooting and repair or replace the truck with another one.
With what you report, the first thing is a possible faulty GEM module that controls the 4x4 and some auto lamp features, wiper control etc..
Vaccum leak is another problem.
Could be the power brake unit, the hose attached to vacuum etc.
Steering wheel issue affects the Air Bag circuit.
In my opinion you had better repair these items post hast and not use the truck until they are all addressed in the interest of safety.
You could lose brakes.
The Air Bag could blow.
Steering could bind up and lose control of the truck.
.
4x4 is less a safety issue but you may need it in winter time.
My feeling is the truck has been left go and now the problems are pileing up to the danger point.
Good luck.
Either make plans for a lot of trouble shooting and repair or replace the truck with another one.
With what you report, the first thing is a possible faulty GEM module that controls the 4x4 and some auto lamp features, wiper control etc..
Vaccum leak is another problem.
Could be the power brake unit, the hose attached to vacuum etc.
Steering wheel issue affects the Air Bag circuit.
In my opinion you had better repair these items post hast and not use the truck until they are all addressed in the interest of safety.
You could lose brakes.
The Air Bag could blow.
Steering could bind up and lose control of the truck.
.
4x4 is less a safety issue but you may need it in winter time.
My feeling is the truck has been left go and now the problems are pileing up to the danger point.
Good luck.
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