Replacing the GEM
I just bought a GEM to replace the one I have. I'm having all sorts of problems like the windows,power moonroof, interior lights/dome not working, along with the drivers door speaker cutting in and out but you can get it back by playing with the heater controls. The heat is on no matter where you set the temp dial, even pointing to "cold" the heat is on. I hope by replacing this that it fixes at least *some* things LOL But the weird part is that I called two Ford dealerships...one in Mass (HARR Ford in Worcester) and one in NH (DAVID Ford/Lincoln/Mercury in Keene NH) and they both told me that for a '97 I don't have to have it programmed, only the newer models you have to have info from the old GEM downloaded and programmed into the new GEM. Does this sound about right? Thanks in advance for any info....~IronMike