I'm driving my '00, F-350 down the road when I hear my truck beeping. It has done this three times already. It gives a series of 5 beeps, 5 times then it'll stop. Then my keyless entry won't work for a couple of start ups, and it sounds like my heater/ac fan is still running. Anyone have any ideas on whats going on??? Thanks in advance...

 

Pretty sure thats the ejection seat misfiring, or you are drastically low on Blinker Fluid...


You can get some here: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=6

 

Sorry I cant be more help.....figured if I cant help ya at all, I would try and make ya laff a bit!!

 

Wow -- thats a crazy thing... lemme do some looking and see what I can find but




OOOOkay -- I think I found what you need...

It seems like the beeping is an airbag system problem and that likely the GEM going out.

 

Thanks Blue what is the "GEM"? I wonder how big a deal it is to repair/replace. Thanks again...

 

From what I've read, its the General Electric Module -- it has something to do with just about everything that needs power to operate (pw, pl, pm, radio, airbags, etc.).

Some say the connection at the firewall sometimes can get water in the connector to cause the electrical gremlins, but it seems with the certain amount of beeping and such, that it is trying to tell you something - so likely is a problem with a system tha it has something to do with like the airbags.

any CEL's?

 

Just found this -- May be of some interest to ya!


Dealer letter:

January, 1999
To:
All Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers
Subject:
Owner Notification Program 98B29 - Certain 1999 Model Year F-250/350 Super Duty Series 4x4 Trucks - GEM Module Replacement
OASIS -
Yes
OWNER LIST -
Yes
PARTS RETURN -
Yes
PROGRAM TERMS -
Through July 31, 1999, Regardless of Mileage
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Certain 1999 model year F-250/350 4x4 Super Duty series trucks equipped with the Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF) option and produced at Kentucky Truck Plant from Job #1 through July 21, 1998.
REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM
The Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF) 4x4 system may shift from 4x2 into 4x4 without any input from the driver or it may simply become inoperable. This condition may be the result of GEM (Generic Electronic Module) system software concerns.
SERVICE ACTION
Owners are being notified to return their vehicles to their dealers for a GEM replacement which controls the 4x4 system.
REFUNDS
Only for owner-paid repairs made before the date of the Owner Letter (or after the date of the Owner Letter if an emergency repair was made away from the servicing dealer).
QUESTIONS?
Claims Information 1-800-423-8851
Other Recall Questions 1-800-325-5621

ATTACHMENT I

Owner Notification Program 98B29 - B Program
OASIS
You must use OASIS to determine if a vehicle is eligible for this program.
PLEASE NOTE
Correct all vehicles in stock before delivery.
PROMPTLY CORRECT
-- Affected vehicles on the enclosed list.
-- Other eligible vehicles which are brought to your dealership.
DEALER-OWNER CONTACT
Immediately contact any affected owner whose name is not on the list. Give owner a copy of the Owner Letter. Arrange with the owner for a service date.
CLAIMS
Enter claims using DWE. See ACESII Manual, Sections 5 & 6.
OWNER REFUNDS
See ACESII Manual, Section 3-59 for submission procedures.
For owner-paid repairs made before date of the Owner Letter (or after the date of the Owner Letter if an emergency repair was made away from the servicing dealer), enter using DWE:
Program Code - 98B29
Misc. Expense - REFUND
Misc. Expense - ADMIN.
Misc. Expense - 0.2 Hr.
ATTACHMENT II

Owner Notification Program 98B29 - B Program
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B29
Certain 1999 Model Year F-Series Super Duty 4x4 Trucks
GEM Module Replacement
PARTS REQUIREMENTS
Parts will not be direct shipped for this program. Order your parts requirements through normal order processing channels.
PART NUMBER: F81Z-14B205-DC
KIT CODE: AA
DESCRIPTION: GEM Module For vehicles WITHOUT Control Entry (RKE)
PART NUMBER: F81Z-14B205-EC
KIT CODE: BB
GEM Module For vehicles WITH Remote Control Entry (RKE)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Destroy and scrap old module.
DEALER PRICE
For latest prices, check or call your:
Order Processing Center
DOES II
Updated Price Book
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
CLAIMS PREPARATION
- Enter using DWE.
- Use code information shown below:
Program Code - 98B29
Labor Operation - See Above
See Sections 5 & 6 of the ACESII manual for detailed instructions.


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Nope, no CEL's. I don't think my truck is eligable for this recall, it's a 2000, F-350. Would be nice if it did qualify. Thanks for your research...

 

No problem -- but it still maybe the GEM -- I did some reading that said it wouldn't always set a CEL -- but the most notable thing was the set number of beeps...

 

I had some of the same problems in a 00' also, except I didn't have the beeps.It turned out to be that the windshield was leaking & dripping onto the PCM. Replaced windshield, cleaned contacts on all wire connections & problems went away. Hope yours is simple.



Steve~