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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 11:46 PM
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parked my truck and headlights wont shut off on there own like normally do after few seconds. that is the only issue with my vsm. or maybe i have a gem? should i replace it now or wait. also where to buy one if i need one? thanks
 
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 12:56 PM
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Sorry but I had to bump this thread. Thanks for any help
 
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 07:43 PM
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Were you able to find a solution to this?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 09:24 PM
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parked my truck and headlights wont shut off on there own like normally do after few seconds. that is the only issue with my vsm. or maybe i have a gem? should i replace it now or wait. also where to buy one if i need one? thanks
Vsm started in late 01 for 2002 model year. Do you have autolamps by chance?

If you sit in the truck with all doors shut and turn the truck off, how long does the radio stay on?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 11:03 PM
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Vsm started in late 01 for 2002 model year. Do you have autolamps by chance?

If you sit in the truck with all doors shut and turn the truck off, how long does the radio stay on?
Everything would usually shut off within few minutes. Headlights auto
 
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 08:58 AM
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If it is your VSM:

Thread to help you diagnose. The last post is very helpful:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...problem-3.html


Current part number and least expensive place I have found it so far. They have two in stock after I ordered one for a family truck.

KIT - ALARM/KEYLESS LOCK SYSTE | Genuine Ford | 4C7Z-15604-AC
 
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Thanks for the link. It started to operate properly last week but haven't tried it since. Guess it's on it's way out slowly
 
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Well, that is the way it has happened on the truck I am trying to fix. It started with doors locking for no reason after a couple of hours of driving and has progressed to all of this:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ing-funny.html Post#6
 
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