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Apr 28, 2013 | 10:31 AM

Mike Leary

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electrical wierdness.

I just joined this site, so excuse me while I learn to navigate to the correct forum. 1998 F-150 V-8 4x4, bought new, great truck! I left it up in WA State last winter and now my power windows don't work and the wipers work only on "acc", then quit when the engine is started. Any clues? Thanks, M

Apr 28, 2013 | 10:41 AM

JWC 3

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Might be as simple as a bad igniton switch or a bad ground . I would start by checking powers and grounds .

Apr 28, 2013 | 12:00 PM

Mike Leary

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Might be as simple as a bad igniton switch or a bad ground . I would start by checking powers and grounds .

Thanks for the reply. So, the switch could be bad, but let the radio, heater, etc. work fine whilst the engine is running?

Apr 28, 2013 | 12:18 PM

JWC 3

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I'm not saying it is likley , but possible . Depends on how the switch is wired . I have seen them drop only one or two feeds . Other things still work .

Apr 28, 2013 | 01:19 PM

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What is common to both is the GEM module.
On a 98, if the windshield leaks onto the Gem under the dash, corrosion sets in and anything is possible, as a result.
Good luck.

Apr 28, 2013 | 02:27 PM

Mike Leary

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What is common to both is the GEM module.
On a 98, if the windshield leaks onto the Gem under the dash, corrosion sets in and anything is possible, as a result.
Good luck.

Thanks, that makes complete sense, as the windshield has some major cracks & dings. Adding that up to it sitting in the NW over the winter, makes me wonder if the rig, with 236.000 miles, is worth dinking with.