2 types of beeps -

what is gong on?

does this when I am driving

 

The louder one is the seatbelt chime. No idea what that other one is.

When did this start? When you got it back from shop? Pretty sure all those chimes are controlled/issued by the GEM.

 

I was thinking GEM module too. Your truck sounds like a 7.3L and I see a mechanical odometer so it must be a 2000 or 2001. Ford re-wired the Superduty/Excursion in 2002 and eliminated the GEM module.

Here's a good thread on pulling it and cleaning up the corrosion in it: LINK

The root of the problem is a leaky windshield but I'm still trying to figure out if replacing it fixes the leak or something else has to be done. I see old evidence of water under my own dash but nothing recent and the windshield was replaced by the PO.

I'm also curious... your turbo whistles pretty loud. What mods have you done to it?

 

Guessing your airbag light doesn't light up when you first start? 5 sets of 5 beeps is an error code in the air bag system, usually burned out bulb in the cluster, at least on some other fords anyway.

Edit: just looked it up in the 2000 manual... a series of 5 beeps is a fault with the airbag system or air bag dash light. Page 99 in the third printing.

 

Sounds like a rear door could be or thinks its open.

 

1. Seat belt reminder dinger. It's bulb is probably also out of order.

2. SRS bulb faulty + SRS system has another fault.

The two alarms come from separate modules, one cannot cancel the other.

Since the PO messed with the steering wheel, he probably screwed up both the airbag and the horn at the same time.

Fix the bulbs first, they will give you additional info. Wouldn't be surprised if they're missing. Do the simple key to ON and see if they prove out or not.

 

ANDYM
all of the work is listed
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...what-next.html

 

When was the last time you drove it and it was NOT making all the noises?

 

14 months

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...what-next.html

steering wheel was from the gasser i am afraid he did not put it back together correctly - that being the mechanic that did the work

 

He likely screwed up the clock spring. Do the lights on the dash for seatbelt and airbag come on when you turn the key to "run"?

 

Very cool thread, I just read through it all. But I didn't see the 38R talked about. I was scrolling through all the pictures and I suddenly see a picture of the top of your engine bay with a 38R tucked back in there.

I have a feeling there's another thread documenting the "14-month saga"...

The reason I ask is that your truck sounds just like mine. I also have a 38R I'm hoping I'll get used to the sound. It sounds like a jet engine from inside the cab. I can't imagine what it sounds like from outside.

With knowledge of all the work that was done.. I also change my answer from GEM module to something in the steering wheel or wiring.

 

My friends 2000 250 does the same thing and his airbag light is on. The windshield has been leaking on his for a while so I fear the GEM is starting to give issues. Once we get his water pump changed, I'll work on the dinging issues.