Need help from Ford Techs/ Kaase

Join Date: Mar 2009
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Default Need help from Ford Techs
Need Help with electrical problem.

I have a 2001 Ford Expedition, 4.6, 2WD

The parking lights stay on when you turn the lights off sometimes, and drains the battery. I disconnected the light switch, and still on. When I pull the #6 fuse in the power dist. box under the hood, they go out. The dash lights stay on also, except when I disconnected the light switch plugs. Does not happen all the time.. It started when I pulled the #8 fuse that controls the power door locks. They were acting up by constantly going up and down, nonstop, so I pulled the fuse. Don't know if it's related to the parking lights. Hate to go to dealer yet, as I see big financial abuse coming. HELP!!

Jon , are there any aftermarket electronics on the vehicle ie" security, stereo, lighting ????

GEM.module.it controls ext lighting,windows,locks,etc.google it and you'll find a lot of info about it.

cool40 wrote:GEM.module.it controls ext lighting,windows,locks,etc.google it and you'll find a lot of info about it.

thats why i asked if any aftermarket add ons ...lots of issues with improper installs down the road will cause crazy problems with the GEM module

need to hook up a good scanner and retrive all codes in all systems . there maybe a code in the gem module that will lead in the direction of needed repair . also need to know if it has aftermarket goodies added to it as Bruno stated .

Aftermarket alarm(s) and or auto start accessories, typiclly cause the GEM to go nuts.

Sounds like its going to be a visit to ford for a GEM and a flash.

The Pegasys scanners can get in and cycle through the complete GEM programing. Cant reflash unless shop/person has paid the big bucks, but someone with a pegasys can at least verify failure.

wow no love for the dealerships.......

richter69 wrote:wow no love for the dealerships.......

The problem with SOME, not all dealers is, they try to "LOVE YOU" from behind

The problem with SOME, not all dealers is, they try to "LOVE YOU" from behind [/quote]

Fo Sho

I only apply this to the "know it alls" that come in......... it pays not to be a dick......

In had the same issue with my 2003 Crown Vic. It was the lighting control Module. It controls every light in the vehicle. Its located on top of the steering column.

and to stay on topic im of no help, not area of my expertise.......

richter69 wrote:and to stay on topic im of no help, not area of my expertise.......

and just what are you're expertise?

right now its repairing 6.7's, its like all hell breaking loose.

cranks or valves?

turbos, egr valves, exh valves, def pumps/level/temp sensors. EGT sensors still have a huge fail rate and leave the truck useless.

whoever designed and located the pri and sec radiator draincocks is a cock.

I'll gladly work on a 6.4 anyday over one of these.



sorry again for the threadjack lol.