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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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GEM/VSM programming

The techs seem to not like putting "as built" information in to the modules. What is the other choice? Is there another programming done by a dealer or the customer that is not the same basic data as the as built up load? I ask, because Ford tried to load as built into one of my modules a while back. I still had an issue, so I've done a lot more research and it turns out my VSM does not have the right programming in it. My bill says they put as built in to it, but I don't know it that just for the VSM or GEM.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Sounds like a VSM code? I have it scratched down in my manual, and I think it's from when I first started diagnostics.
 
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What was the issue?
 
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After an oil change several years ago, the dome lights stayed on, the door ajar light stayed on and the power door locks didn't work.

After reseach, I replaced the VSM. Ordered a brand new one from Ford, took out my old one and made the swap with the parts driver.

I got the power door locks working again, but the dome light issue remained. So I replaced the cluster.

After some more research, I went to ford. I have the receipt here from 10/06,
C/S had new keyless Mod. installed. Needs to have comp reprogramed
Reconfigure HEC module w/ as built data, please note alt not charging and ABS light is on no communication w/ module
ignore the alt not charging, I was sent the wrong alt and the voltage regulator wasn't pinned for my application. Looking at this, I think they just reprogrammed my cluster/GEM (if I over look their poor spelling.)

The problem is, the dome light and door ajar lamp is still always lit. The rear doors don't activate the dome light. I have checked each switch and installed my alarm so it triggers off each door rather than the dome light.

I was really hoping to find an easy fix. Reviewing my bill, it looks like they didn't program my VSM at all, which is the diagnosis I've read for my problems.
 
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