akajackson
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Greetings,
1998 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L
I've been dealing with an issue for a couple of years, when it rains & the vehicle is not running, I'll hear what sounds like a relay clipping out & sometimes a constant beeping sound...these issues will come and go during a rain session. Sometimes they will go on and off for an hour, sometimes not at all.
A year ago, I pulled the GEM module & interior Fuse box to see if I could find any signs of water getting to them, but everything looked very clean, no rust or corrosion. Last winter I replaced the interior relays just to eliminate them as an issue. That didnt help. I've scoured the Internet, tried deciphering the wiring schematics to figure out a way to t-shoot this issue with no luck.
Today, the truck displayed a new issue during a rain. The check engine light, brake, battery, & airbag lights on the instrument panel are lit up faintly, again with the truck not running or keys in it. I've tried putting the keys in and turning it to accessory & back to get the lights to shut off. That didn't work. They will periodically go dark for a bit, then light up again. I also get an intermittent anti-theft light flashing also.
I'm hoping that this new information will help me figure out where the water / electrical problem is taking place. If anybody has any info to share or can point me in the right direction, I'd greatly appreciate it!
Thank you
Corey
1998 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L
I've been dealing with an issue for a couple of years, when it rains & the vehicle is not running, I'll hear what sounds like a relay clipping out & sometimes a constant beeping sound...these issues will come and go during a rain session. Sometimes they will go on and off for an hour, sometimes not at all.
A year ago, I pulled the GEM module & interior Fuse box to see if I could find any signs of water getting to them, but everything looked very clean, no rust or corrosion. Last winter I replaced the interior relays just to eliminate them as an issue. That didnt help. I've scoured the Internet, tried deciphering the wiring schematics to figure out a way to t-shoot this issue with no luck.
Today, the truck displayed a new issue during a rain. The check engine light, brake, battery, & airbag lights on the instrument panel are lit up faintly, again with the truck not running or keys in it. I've tried putting the keys in and turning it to accessory & back to get the lights to shut off. That didn't work. They will periodically go dark for a bit, then light up again. I also get an intermittent anti-theft light flashing also.
I'm hoping that this new information will help me figure out where the water / electrical problem is taking place. If anybody has any info to share or can point me in the right direction, I'd greatly appreciate it!
Thank you
Corey
