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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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fuse 15 shorted

About a month ago fuse #15 blew i replaced it and worked fine for a week and then blew again. once again replaced it and fine. after about a month of replacing i no longer can even get the fuse in the socket before it blows , obviously there is a short some where and i was wondering if anyone else had similar problems with their gem module and could lead me in the right direction for locating. Anything would be helpful being that my windshield wipers dont work windows dont go down and i dont have a dome light .

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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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How about a MY, trim level, and cab type to go with that question ( or complete the profile ) ?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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gem module

The gem module can get shorted out because of a windshield leak. Maybe you have a leak and dont know it. Use the search feature to find other posts like yours In the future please give your rides info. It makes it easier to get the correct response because some years are different that others just my tcw.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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Disconnect the Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch and see if the short goes away. If so, replace the switch as it's likely fried internally.

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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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sorry its a 2001 f150 v6 first thing i checked was the brake switch and opened it up every thing looked fine its just a simple normally open normally closed switch.. i just put an amp probe on it and when it fired up the relay clicked and spiked to 10 amps and settled to 3 amps turned the windshield wipers on and went to 5 amps so i put i new fuse in and blew instantly again im about to just put a 10 amp in and forget it heh thank for your help
 
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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Don't park your truck in the garage. Don't want to hear about your house burning down.

Check your cruise recall status while you're moving your truck.

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