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Jim Grant's Tech Tips
95 Ford Windstar, GEM Module
Q:
Could a GEM module cause the cruise control not to work in my ‘95 Ford Windstar? If so where is it located in the vehicle?
- Rick Hurd
A:
The Generic Electronic Module (GEM) is located behind the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. It’s a bit of a bugger to get at and that may be a good thing for you. Why is that? I have a problem with the diagnosis of your inoperative cruise control being related to the GEM module. Here’s why. The GEM module is responsible for the following: Door Ajar & Low Washer Fluid warning light, Remote Keyless Entry & Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Courtesy Lamps, all the Door Ajar Switches, including the Lift Gate, Interval Wipers/Washer, Heated Mirrors & Rear Window Defrost, Rear Air Suspension, Warning Chimes and also ties in a bit with the ABS & Air Bag System. There may have been a couple of other little items I missed. The cruise control has its own module called a Speed Control Servo. There are also 3 fuses involved with the cruise control. The only item the 2 modules share is the input signal from the vehicle speed sensor, which is also used by the transmission and engine computer too. If the vehicle speed sensor had failed you would have a lot of warning lights on and other problems more pronounced than a cruise control that doesn’t work. I would suggest a little more diagnosis before you fork out the bucks for a GEM module. You can’t sell it to me yet.
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