battery draw with the key off
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battery draw with the key off
Hi guys I am haveing some issues with my 98 f150. the radio stays on with the key off. i have also noticed that when i turn the key to the on position the doors dont lock like they use to. i am thinking its the key switch but i am wondering if anyone has any other places i should check be for i go buy a new one. Thanks for the help
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From: Under the flightpath of old ORD 22R
sounds like a soaked GEM. The windshield ( or few have claimed it was the roof panel ) leaks and the GEm mounted to the back of the cab fuse panel gets corroded and strange things like this happen ( heater also staying on is another some report ).
Take a look for signs of water on the carpet both up high on the firewall and remove the driver's side kick panel and look at the carpet there.
If you get the truck out of the water and run a small heater in it to dry it out, it also might start working again, confirming the leaking windshield.
-If so, get the windshield resealed.
If not, you might need to pull the cab fuse panel and remove the GEM from it, and check for signs or corrosion.
More info search for GEM or soaked GEM or windshield leak
Take a look for signs of water on the carpet both up high on the firewall and remove the driver's side kick panel and look at the carpet there.
If you get the truck out of the water and run a small heater in it to dry it out, it also might start working again, confirming the leaking windshield.
-If so, get the windshield resealed.
If not, you might need to pull the cab fuse panel and remove the GEM from it, and check for signs or corrosion.
More info search for GEM or soaked GEM or windshield leak
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From: St. Louis (Out in the woods)
Water in the fuse box below the GEM can cross-circuit various things so they're HOT when they're not supposed to. Unfortunately, a pretty common issue due to leaky windshields.
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From: BAKERSFIELD
Just signed up here.. i need help friends.. i have a 98 ford f 150 4.6 3 door 3 door, and this year when the weather started to get cold my radio stays on when truck is off and key and the key is out, i have full power to my windows!!! my door ajar alarm beeps as if the key is still in it, please help!! i took my ignition switch out to check if it was damage at all n all seems ok what else can it b??