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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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Red face GEM Module woes

Old topic, new for me. I finally pulled the dash and removed the GEM module from the back of the fuse box (I hope). Held on by 3 screws, and connects via a multiprong plug. No obvious water/reust, but suupose would not take much micro corrosion to affect. Question is, how to get new module. I have read where some say no programming required, only need vin for features on truck, and that ford is only source for GEM. ANy help would be appreciated. MANY THANKS!!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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I think you need to talk to a dealer and see what they have to say. I have never bought a GEM module.

Are you sure you have the GEM module in hand? Ford has so many different years and ways of doing things, but I thought one of the models had the GEM mounted to the firewall, above and to the right of the gas pedal. Yours may be different though.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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The GEM is programmable to fit your trucks build.
The dealer has access to an 'as built' data base to down load the info.
For example a 4x4 would be programmed different that a 2w drive.
Reason is the GEM is involved in a lot of functions.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Bronco, what year & style of truck? On most of the super duties, the GEM is attached to the under dash fuse panel. I found one on-line for a heck of a lot cheaper than dealer and yes you do need a specific one for each vehicle. When I got mine, I had the seller program all the options I had such as 4 x 4 and so on.
 
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