speedometer and odometer not working

swordbreaker3 · 12-04-2009, 03:05 PM

please help. a friend of mine was switching my battery the other day and he didnt pay attention connecting the new one. some how he switched the terminals and now my speedometer and odometer dont work. also wipers and cab lights dont either. but dash lights do. please help me. i found out that the door bell doesnt work either. i checked all fuses and they are ok. im just stuck. please reply asap. thnx in advance

2001 sport trac 2wd

swordbreaker3 · 12-12-2009, 07:11 PM

please guys n e were else i can look,

bdmaash · 12-13-2009, 02:22 PM

did you check fuses in engine compartment?

swordbreaker3 · 12-13-2009, 05:54 PM

yes, all are good. relays too. from what ive been reading i think its the gem, generic electrical module, does n e one have n e pics of this module, and were its located. also will i have to reprogram it. thnx

bdmaash · 12-14-2009, 12:58 AM

looks like it's behind the radio
from Service manual:

µ 3. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.

1 Remove the screws.

2 Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.

l Disconnect the electrical connectors.
µ 4. Remove the GEM.

1 Remove the bolt.

2 Disconnect the electrical connectors from the GEM.
5. CAUTION:
Once the new module is installed, it is necessary to download module configuration information from the appropriate diagnostic tool into the new module. For additional information, refer to «Section 418-01».

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

12-04-2009, 03:05 PM	#1
swordbreaker3 Wannabe Elite Explorer nm 2001 explorer sport trac Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	speedometer and odometer not working please help. a friend of mine was switching my battery the other day and he didnt pay attention connecting the new one. some how he switched the terminals and now my speedometer and odometer dont work. also wipers and cab lights dont either. but dash lights do. please help me. i found out that the door bell doesnt work either. i checked all fuses and they are ok. im just stuck. please reply asap. thnx in advance 2001 sport trac 2wd

12-13-2009, 02:22 PM	#3
bdmaash Wannabe Elite Explorer YYC '01 sport trac Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 471 Vehicle Specs	did you check fuses in engine compartment? __________________ _____________________________ '01 sport trac Yay another post, I'm well on my way to being a post whore!

12-14-2009, 12:58 AM	#5
bdmaash Wannabe Elite Explorer YYC '01 sport trac Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 471 Vehicle Specs	looks like it's behind the radio from Service manual: µ 3. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel. 1 Remove the screws. 2 Remove the center instrument panel finish panel. l Disconnect the electrical connectors. µ 4. Remove the GEM. 1 Remove the bolt. 2 Disconnect the electrical connectors from the GEM. 5. CAUTION: Once the new module is installed, it is necessary to download module configuration information from the appropriate diagnostic tool into the new module. For additional information, refer to «Section 418-01». To install, reverse the removal procedure. __________________ _____________________________ '01 sport trac Yay another post, I'm well on my way to being a post whore!

12-12-2009, 07:11 PM	#2
swordbreaker3 Wannabe Elite Explorer nm 2001 explorer sport trac Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	please guys n e were else i can look,

12-13-2009, 05:54 PM	#4
swordbreaker3 Wannabe Elite Explorer nm 2001 explorer sport trac Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	yes, all are good. relays too. from what ive been reading i think its the gem, generic electrical module, does n e one have n e pics of this module, and were its located. also will i have to reprogram it. thnx