Both of mine also have this plastic cover on them. I think it may have helped it.



This is how it looked inside - brand new.





As I mentioned above, this was the issue on mine. The water got into the fuse panel bulkhead.

 

Thank you jprevat I figured you wouldn't just leave me hangin.

To white89gt, yes I took it apart and inspected it. Nothing looked blown. I kept it inside for a day or two above my fire place, hooked it back up And nothing. I may unplug it again. Just to see if it will

 

Alright. So I can find all kinds that match the part number for a 4x2 pick up. But none that match the smaller number exactly. Call your dealer or go talk to the shop manager and see if the can reprogram your gem to your truck. They should be able to do it in a few minutes. Ill keep looking but I honestly dont even know if you have to match all of the smaller numbers due to updates.

 

This is the closest one I can find as far as numbers matching.http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2004-FORD-F150-GEM-MULTIFUNCTION-CONTROL-MODULE-OEM-YL34-14B205-AA-4507/131693893303?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34493%26meid%3D7f1aa4fc477743169a02ac1b6f3522be%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D172033541648

 

This will work without reprogramming ? I will call the local dealership about reprogramming if not Thank you for all the help

 

Called dealership. Will need flashing. $100, new one would be 350 but would also need $100 flashing

 

Then I say spend $170 and forget the new module. Im glad I could help.

 

Thank you. They weren't positive it would work though. Not sure what I'm gonna do

 

Update and need advice to what this means!!!
Hooked gem back up. Wiggled connectors and then the starter would crank over!! But rpm gauge was still stuck around 3k and the od light was on what does this mean?? Does this mean that my gem is still good?

 

I have all ideas that gem will work just fine when reflashed. Does the rpm stick at 3k when you just turn the key forward without cranking it over?