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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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1997 ford ranger gem

I have a 97 ranger xlt with some electrical probs. the wipers and dome light
will work with ignition in "ignition on" but as soon as I turn the truck on,
they go off. Also the seatbelt and door ajar warning lamps no longer illuminate.
I initially suspected a single relay prob. but now suspect the gem(generic
electronic module) may be failing. Does anyone know where it is on this model and how to extract?
 
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On a 96 ranger it's located just to the passenger side of the tranny hump, up under the dash. It's a large box with at least 4 connectors on it.
 
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o.k., Dave, will try...
Thanks!
 
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