99 Exp. Fuse Panel, GEM Module, Leaky Windshield
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99 Exp. Fuse Panel, GEM Module, Leaky Windshield
My battery is dead. Apparently the fan blower ran the battery down. So I took the battery out of the Exped.
Come to find out - a leaky seal on the windshield gets the fuse panel and GEM module saturated with water.
Question: How do I know if the panel ($220) and GEM ($500) need replaced?
Im a scared about hooking up my battery back up because I dont want to fry anything.
Do i just take the fuse panel/ GEM out and dry it off and re-install?
Any tips would help.
Come to find out - a leaky seal on the windshield gets the fuse panel and GEM module saturated with water.
Question: How do I know if the panel ($220) and GEM ($500) need replaced?
Im a scared about hooking up my battery back up because I dont want to fry anything.
Do i just take the fuse panel/ GEM out and dry it off and re-install?
Any tips would help.
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remover the GEM and check for corrosion. it there is any, remove it and then reinstall. of course, reseal the windshield. here is a guide for removing the GEM
I have a 1999 ford expedition. The windows,winds... - JustAnswer
I have a 1999 ford expedition. The windows,winds... - JustAnswer
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Let them dry out and see if the problem goes away. If it does just fix the windshield leak. Don't worry about frying anything. If it was going to happen, it already would have.
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before I get ahead of myself.... Do I need to download all the information from my existing GEM module to an NGS tester (like the link Etewald provided says)? Or are they just saying that IF i plan on replacing.
Will I somehow lose information if I take it out right now?
Will I somehow lose information if I take it out right now?
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man o' man! I can not get the fuse box and GEM out.
From the link etewald gave me below...i assume the diagram is for a 99 Exp.? If so, are the bulkhead connectors (pic below) on the backside of the fuse box?
Any tips on getting it out would be greatly appreciated.
From the link etewald gave me below...i assume the diagram is for a 99 Exp.? If so, are the bulkhead connectors (pic below) on the backside of the fuse box?
Any tips on getting it out would be greatly appreciated.
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Ok, disregard last post. I found more info on how to take out.
Incidentally, I just started the Exp. It started fine (with the heater fan off). But when I turned it off... The heater fan started blowing.
I turned the Exp back on and hit the OFF button on the fan, it turned off...then I turned the Exp back off and the fan started up again....????
Gonna have to remove the GEM.
Incidentally, I just started the Exp. It started fine (with the heater fan off). But when I turned it off... The heater fan started blowing.
I turned the Exp back on and hit the OFF button on the fan, it turned off...then I turned the Exp back off and the fan started up again....????
Gonna have to remove the GEM.
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Get this. I just called the Auto Glass Center. They said that for 99-05 Expeditions... They will not do a reseal. They will only do a complete window replacement. They said it a problem with the black coating on the windshield that comes apart... Not the bond of window to frame....????
$240 for an entire replacement.
$240 for an entire replacement.
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Gee, wouldn't it be unfortunate if a rock hit your windshield on the driver's side? Then you'd have to call your insurance company and go through the trouble of it being replaced for free.
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