Keep blowing cluster fuse on my 2001 f-250

My 2001 f-250 4x4 (gas) keeps blowing the gauge fuse. The owners manual says that fuse also controls the cruise cancel switch and the GEM module. When the fues does blow I still have dash lights but all gauges do not work. Is this a cluster problem or should I be looking some where else?

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Posted on Oct 20, 2008

SOURCE: 2003 F350 Intrument Cluster

If everything keeps going like that then it sounds like its a problem with the onboard computer. The computer controls all the guages and would explain why they all fail at the same time.

Anonymous

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Posted on May 11, 2009

SOURCE: after replacing the gem module does it has to be programed

You definitely have a wiring problem. Fuses are blowing because DC (direct current) power is being short circuited by touching a grounded surface area or a negative wire. If its affecting two interior car functions while on the same fuse circuit, then check where the wires from both functions could or would intersect. In your case the windows roll down and the interior lights come on....they could intersect somewhere near the front door jamb or farther forward towards the fuse panel.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jun 15, 2009

SOURCE: Location of GEM Module on 1998 Ranger

i am almost sure it is in steering col area by firewall. but call any part store like auto zone and they can print it out and tell you if your ford dealer wont. but on the fords they usualy are all in the drivers steering area sometimes way up by fire wall

Anonymous

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Posted on Jul 20, 2009

SOURCE: Instrument cluster not showing odometer and

It could be the voltage regulator for your instrument cluster is the problem.

Anonymous

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Posted on Aug 30, 2009

SOURCE: My tach is burried same as the other guys

is it a ground wire?

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