Notices
1997 - 2003 F150 1997-2003 F150, 1997-1999 F250LD, 7700 & 2004 F150 Heritage
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Auxito

Chime sounds

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 15, 2023 | 11:11 PM
  #1  
remmers's Avatar
remmers
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Chime sounds

When I open the drivers door the chime goes off like the key is still in the ignition

Also I get the sound randomly like I don’t have my seatbelt on but it’s on and no lights come on the dash

Is there something I can look for that would cause this?
 
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2023 | 11:21 PM
  #2  
Jon Freeman's Avatar
Jon Freeman
More Turbo
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 574
Likes: 146
Cab accessories are controlled by the GEM, (general electronics module). GEM's are prone to corrosion from moisture caused by leaky windshields. This can cause faulty behavior. Inspection is warranted.
 
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2023 | 10:46 AM
  #3  
remmers's Avatar
remmers
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by Jon Freeman
Cab accessories are controlled by the GEM, (general electronics module). GEM's are prone to corrosion from moisture caused by leaky windshields. This can cause faulty behavior. Inspection is warranted.
I got it out and that wasn’t fun lol

I took it apart and it looks brand new inside and all the connections look like new

Is there a way to test it? Or should I just grab one from the junk yard and swap it out?
 
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2023 | 01:09 PM
  #4  
Jon Freeman's Avatar
Jon Freeman
More Turbo
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 574
Likes: 146
If the GEM inspection reveals no visible problems then likely there are none. Swapping it out for a replacement is still an option. I am not familiar with any testing procedures. A search may turn up some results. A quick look turned up this link. There may be others.

https://vehiclefreak.com/how-to-test...n-ford-trucks/

The other possibility is a faulty ignition. After removing the key, the ignition is not operating correctly and something is sticking inside to indicate the key is still in the ignition or ???. Try spraying some electronic cleaner inside and see if that helps. May need to remove it and clean it.
 
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2023 | 11:20 AM
  #5  
remmers's Avatar
remmers
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by Jon Freeman
If the GEM inspection reveals no visible problems then likely there are none. Swapping it out for a replacement is still an option. I am not familiar with any testing procedures. A search may turn up some results. A quick look turned up this link. There may be others.

https://vehiclefreak.com/how-to-test...n-ford-trucks/

The other possibility is a faulty ignition. After removing the key, the ignition is not operating correctly and something is sticking inside to indicate the key is still in the ignition or ???. Try spraying some electronic cleaner inside and see if that helps. May need to remove it and clean it.
I grabbed one from a truck that was a year older then mine, I swapped it out and I am not getting power to half of the fuse block now.

Should I check relays or just put my old one back in?
 
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2023 | 05:21 PM
  #6  
remmers's Avatar
remmers
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Well I pit the old one back in and now I have no power to the fuse panel that it attaches to. Truck starts and runs just no power to that fuse panel
 
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2023 | 06:25 PM
  #7  
Jon Freeman's Avatar
Jon Freeman
More Turbo
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 574
Likes: 146
Originally Posted by remmers
Well I pit the old one back in and now I have no power to the fuse panel that it attaches to. Truck starts and runs just no power to that fuse panel
Check to see if any/all cab accessories are working.
 
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2023 | 06:29 PM
  #8  
remmers's Avatar
remmers
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Power windows work, head lights work, Interior Light works. No radio, dash illumination or blower motor is working
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-7

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Sep 17, 2023 | 09:34 PM
  #9  
Jon Freeman's Avatar
Jon Freeman
More Turbo
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 574
Likes: 146
Looking at some wiring schematics, things like the radio and blower motor don't go through the GEM. Likely blown fuse(s). Double check all the fuses again.
 
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2023 | 10:09 AM
  #10  
remmers's Avatar
remmers
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by Jon Freeman
Looking at some wiring schematics, things like the radio and blower motor don't go through the GEM. Likely blown fuse(s). Double check all the fuses again.
Well to update this mess, I still dont have power to the radio( all radio fuses are powered and good), the blower works I didn't have it turned on lol.

All the fuses are good but the ones that have no power are related to the headlights but the headlights are working

I did take out the headlight switch and put it back in and the headlights still turn on but no power to the fuses

Im stumped, all the fuses under the hood are good, Could it be a bad fuse block? since the fuses that are not getting power are all in one section of the fuse panel
 
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2023 | 12:10 PM
  #11  
Jon Freeman's Avatar
Jon Freeman
More Turbo
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 574
Likes: 146
Maybe. Check out this posting:

https://www.f150forum.com/f6/buzzing...module-547403/
 
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2023 | 07:19 AM
  #12  
manicmechanic007's Avatar
manicmechanic007
Hotshot
5 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 10,481
Likes: 2,638
From: Near Salt Lake City
Club FTE Silver Member

Those headlight fuses only have power when the switch is on
Same as the illumination circuit, the fuse is dead until the switch is on
The ignition switch feeds power to the fuse box and so do the fue links under the hood
You really need the EVTM pages for power distribution and the fuse panel diagrams
All Data at your library should be free for you to use
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
br.keen
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
0
Jan 21, 2018 05:33 PM
Robert Urbahns
2004 - 2008 F150
4
Dec 24, 2016 01:27 AM
plapczynski
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
Oct 14, 2004 06:47 PM
sngators
Electrical Systems/Wiring
4
Feb 22, 2004 01:22 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:21 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE