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Jun 15, 2008 | 02:42 PM

wildhorse51

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G.E. M. module

replaced GEM module, Turn on key ,dash lights up,but won't turn over.

Jun 15, 2008 | 04:44 PM

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doesn't it have to be flashed at the dealer?

Jun 15, 2008 | 06:21 PM

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What is flashed?

Jun 15, 2008 | 06:29 PM

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What is flashed?

Programmed.

Jun 15, 2008 | 07:18 PM

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I ran about 500 miles after I put it in. Then ,turn key on all the lights and whitsles go off but won't turn over.

Jun 15, 2008 | 07:40 PM

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Gem module.... generic electronic module. Controls things like seat belt buzzer, headlights on chime, interior light delay etc. Just plug'n'play, does not need to be flashed.
No start problem could be safety neutral switch, ignition switch, starter, starter solenoid. You need to do some testing.

Jun 16, 2008 | 02:27 PM

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Gem module.... generic electronic module. Controls things like seat belt buzzer, headlights on chime, interior light delay etc. Just plug'n'play, does not need to be flashed.

I wouldn't say that - I've heard of them needing to be programmed, for things like the keyless entry, and a few other things like options that are different from truck to truck.

Auto lock, etc.

But if it worked for awhile, and now a no start, that is probably something else.

If it's an auto, try it in neutral, play around with the gear selector.

If it's a manual, make sure it's in neutral and the clutch is down. It can be a lot of things...

Either way, put the key in, turn it to ON, disconnect the small wire from the starter solenoid/relay on the fender well, and then using a piece of wire (or a screwdriver) cross that small terminal to the big one going to the battery. If it cranks over, you have an interlock problem of some sort.

What year truck?