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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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Generic Electronic Module (GEM) Functions

Ever wonder what our GEM is responsible for doing, if so, have a read through these two posts by Ken00.
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - View Single Post - How many GEM systems?

Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - View Single Post - How many GEM systems?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 03:08 PM
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So if my gem onduke is disconnected. My trucks runs fine. Now idont have ay wipers. Is there an alternative power source or another way i can power them? Ahoukd i be concerned of any problems coming up with the gem being unplugged?reason being is because isont have 450 for a new one. And i can not find a used one.
 
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I doubt a salvage yard GEM would be $450 & if your local yard doesn't have one for your vehicle, he likely has contacts that would be able to locate one for a lot less than that.
The vehicle wasn't designed to operate its peripherals without the GEM in place & not knowing how your vehicle is equipped, its impossible to say what may, or may not be safe.
 
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I have called so many places and looked online on ebay amazon all aay part is no longer avaliable. The 450 w a part price from ford. Ibhave talked to people and no one knows much about the gem. I have received a great bit of knowledge from this site. It says that the gem effects the 4x4 shifti n g. But will it effect normal driving conditions.
 
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You sound frustrated, but what kind of trouble shooting have you done to come to believe your GEM is faulty & replacing it will fix what ever problems you have????
 
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