Recent content by tekrsq
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Im just trying to understand
I have been told by multiple people that the GEM's need to be programmed to your truck. Not sure what happens if it isn't, but your issue sounds like it could be a ground related issue.- tekrsq
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Reman Engine Resources
33 hrs for R/R ??? I just had my 99's 5.4 replaced last year and the shop quoted me 21hrs for R/R. That 12hr difference would have been close to an additional $2,000 in labor for me. WOW.- tekrsq
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Diagnosing overheating from 200 miles away
Oh, this brings back memories. My 99 EB 5.4 overheated about 3 yrs ago....with about 180,000 on it. After replacing the t-stat, radiator, and a coolant flush, it was still running warm. When I pulled the water pump, I discovered ALL of the fins were completely gone. They had rusted off...- tekrsq
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Oil cooler
Typically, on these engines, when the oil and coolant are mixing (and you're sure you don't have a cracked head), then it's usually the gasket between the oil filter housing and the block. I had to change mine on my 99 right after I bought it. It wasn't fun, but it's not the worst job I've...- tekrsq
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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cigarette lighter power
Short answer is it's not easy. You basically have to unplug the port from the factory wiring, then install a separate, key activated circuit and connect it to the port. I had this same issue with my 99 when I was trying to install a dash cam. I ended up just buying an install kit for the dash...- tekrsq
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Getting to the GEM
About 2 yrs ago, I had an electrical gremlin on my 1st gen that I looked for almost 3 months. I weas convinced the GEM was bad, and was even confirmed by a Firestone station. However, the Firestone would not replace the GEM because it had to be programmed by the dealer. When I took my truck to...- tekrsq
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Oil cooler
What makes you think you need to replace the oil cooler ?- tekrsq
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Intermittent electrical issues
About 2 yrs ago, I had an electrical gremlin on my 1st gen that I looked for almost 3 months. I weas convinced the GEM was bad, and was even confirmed by a Firestone station. However, the Firestone would not replace the GEM because it had to be programmed by the dealer. When I took my truck...- tekrsq
- Post #6
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Light Sensor Amplifier
Um..yeah....been doing that, but they don't work. So I need to know exactly how to test those sensors with a DVMM.- tekrsq
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- Forum: Electrical
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Light Sensor Amplifier
Does anybody know how to test the light sensor amplifier...and actually the light sensor itself also, on my 99 EB ? I'm still trying to get my auto headlight feature to work, and I have narrowed down the issue to those 2 things, but I can't figure out how to test them.. Apparently neither are...- tekrsq
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- Forum: Electrical
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99 EB 5.4 intermittent shut down issues
I thought I updated this thread as SOLVED. I ended up finding a new PCM diode and PCM relay and replaced them both. I have not had the issue since replacing them.- tekrsq
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- Forum: Electrical
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No crank, no start, 99 EB 5.4
Is your odometer reading normal, or ---------------- ? My 99 EB was doing the exact same thing, and the odometer had the dashes. Tried a TON of things, but it ended up being either the PCM relay, or the PCM fuse. I don't know which one because I replaced them both at the same time. I forget...- tekrsq
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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1998 Eddie Bauer with codes...Where do I start??
Did you ever figure out the issue ??- tekrsq
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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99 Mach stereo subwoofer is 4 ohm
I saw that, but wasn't looking to go that deep....if I didn't have to. All I needed was the sub. I pulled the CD changer and switched out the head unit almost 10 yrs ago.- tekrsq
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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99 Mach stereo subwoofer is 4 ohm
I can't believe that after all these years nobody has posted (that I could find) exactly what the rating for the stock 1st gen Mach stereo subwoofer amplifier is rated for. For many years I just didn't care that the stock subwoofer was blown, but I finally decided to replace it and see what...- tekrsq
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
