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1997 Ford Taurus - GEM Module
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:33 pm
by wiley
Can someone tell me if I were to replace the GEM Module in a 1997 Taurus LS with anti theft would I have to program it if I used a used GEM Module with the same part ##'s Thanks
Re: 1997 FORD TAURUS GEM MODULE
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:48 am
by steven kiser
I'm going with you are talking about a used one. It's a crap shoot because not only are you dealing with anti theft but a few other issues. Power windows, power seats, sound system, heated seats, are the most common. The gem module is like a clean piece of paper when it's new and it all depends what's written on it.
The good thing is it's a Taurus not a Town Car and basically 90% of the ones in salvage yards will fit the needed requirements. There are companies that will sell remans and program them by vin for a reasonable price.
Re: 1997 FORD TAURUS GEM MODULE
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:59 am
by ricmorin
Steve's right, sometimes it's a crap-shoot. Looking at the procedures, it appears that you only need to program when you replace the RAPS module. So it's likely that it's not needed.