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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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Instrument Cluster not Working

I have a 2003 Lincoln Navigator and the Dash Instruments, Power Windows, Sun Roof and Radio all stopped working at the same time. I checked the fuses and they are ok. Any Idea how to fix this?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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HELP! Help!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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Check the operation of the accessory delay relay which is controlled by the cluster.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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I purchased a accessory relay (Relay 2) today, installed it and still not working, Also replace fuse 22 and 401.
Any ideas of what to do next?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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Can the truck be driven for long trip with the instrument panel out?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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Do u think it could be the computer under the driver seat. It seems like that is the cause of alot of headache
 
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Thanks how do I check this out?
 
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"wastingas" is wasting your time. There is no computer under the driver's seat.

I didn't say to replace the accessory delay relay, I said to check it's operation, ie, does it work? Does it energize properly, is it receiving the proper power to be fed out and, when energized, does it properly distribute that power to the various loads?

Someone with electrical circuit troubleshooting skills, equipment, and the necessary diagrams is going to need to dive into this and see what circuits work and what doesn't.
 
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Originally Posted by projectSHO89
"wastingas" is wasting your time. There is no computer under the driver's seat.

I didn't say to replace the accessory delay relay, I said to check it's operation, ie, does it work? Does it energize properly, is it receiving the proper power to be fed out and, when energized, does it properly distribute that power to the various loads?

Someone with electrical circuit troubleshooting skills, equipment, and the necessary diagrams is going to need to dive into this and see what circuits work and what doesn't.
Simply this 2003Navi. If you don't have the skills to actually diagnose electrical equipment, rather than replace it, you need to come up with the money for a professional. You'll cost yourself a whole lot more money if you replace every part in the chain that could be wrong here. I'm guessing GEM myself. A quick search will yield lots of information about GEM modules getting wet and corroding overtime to where groups of things stop working. They are not a cheap part, and installing them is not for the faint of heart, so if it is that you need to start some savings.
 
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I checked the fuses and they are ok.
Double check fuse #22. Don't just look at it, pull it out to check it.
 
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Originally Posted by projectSHO89
"wastingas" is wasting your time. There is no computer under the driver's seat.
Glad I wasn't the only one to notice this.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by projectSHO89
"wastingas" is wasting your time. There is no computer under the driver's seat.

I didn't say to replace the accessory delay relay, I said to check it's operation, ie, does it work? Does it energize properly, is it receiving the proper power to be fed out and, when energized, does it properly distribute that power to the various loads?

Someone with electrical circuit troubleshooting skills, equipment, and the necessary diagrams is going to need to dive into this and see what circuits work and what doesn't.
Sorry for the misuse of TERM 'MODULE' Under the seat not computer. I have seen it be the cause of a lot of things I wouldn't expect it to have relation to (sunroof, mirrors, power pedals and memory) not sure if it is linked to to the gauges also.
 
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