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Old Jun 24, 2021 | 06:47 AM
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I have a 02 cclb lariat and if I have the auto headlights on after a while the vsm relay will start rapidly turning on and off headlights. If you turn them to non auto they operate normally.
how do I find a vsm fo my truck
 
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Old Jun 24, 2021 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Randyholton
I have a 02 cclb lariat and if I have the auto headlights on after a while the vsm relay will start rapidly turning on and off headlights. If you turn them to non auto they operate normally.
how do I find a vsm fo my truck
just a quick search to find one, but others will be along that have more experience then i do on this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22408190535...AaAkC9EALw_wcB
 
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Old Jun 24, 2021 | 08:30 AM
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I too have a 2002 F250 and have been living with the VSM disengaged by removing fuse 19, I think. This disable my auto door locks and key fob functions and possibly the radio. I’ll attach a pic showing where it is located behind the radio on the tranny tunnel up against the firewall.





 
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Old Jun 24, 2021 | 06:12 PM
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Some additional information on a VSM is below: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...sm-victim.html

Also, a VSM needs to be programmed by a dealer, I am pretty sure on that. But, I am enjoying some cold IPA's at a campground right now so I could be way off too.

Keep us updated!
 
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Old Jun 24, 2021 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Sous
Some additional information on a VSM is below: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...sm-victim.html

Also, a VSM needs to be programmed by a dealer, I am pretty sure on that. But, I am enjoying some cold IPA's at a campground right now so I could be way off too.

Keep us updated!
I just found a place that said they can rebuild them
 
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Old Sep 1, 2021 | 05:22 PM
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Well I thought I found a place to repair but sent it in twice and no change. Then they wanted to only refund part of my money.
it was on a credit card so I had to call cc company to get a refund. Also when I got it back the first time and it did same thing they were arrogant that it was repaired and it was something else so I took all input items off my other truck same year and options
so I then sent it back in on my dime. They repaired it again but still the same thing when I got it back. I then put a used one off eBay and everything is ok now and didn’t have to program it either. The places name is repairlaboratory.com
 
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Randyholton,
Sir, can you post a pic of the eBay VSM with its part number and the seller info? I also have a 2002 Lariat, CC, auto. What’s your truck specs?

Thanks sir,
 
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Vsm on eBay they fit 02-07
Mine are 02 cclb 4x4 ps pb pw pl cc power seats
I just searched on eBay part number on my truck was 2c7t-15k602-ag
Replacement part number was 3c7t-15k602-ad
Plugged it in and everything worked no programming needed
 
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Thank you sir. My ‘02 is basically the same except mine is a short bed.
I’ll check out eBay.
 
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