F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 3 (1999)
General Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Autolock System - Functions Not Operating Properly
Article No
99-21-3
10/18/99
AUTO-LOCK - AUTO-LOCK FUNCTIONS NOT
OPERATING PROPERLY - VEHICLES BUILT FROM
6/3/1999 THROUGH 6/8/1999
FORD:
1999 F-150, F-250 LD
ISSUE
The Auto-Lock Functions may not be operating properly. This may consist of the relock function inoperative after initial lock or door locks engaging
with door open/ajar. Additionally, the double chirp horn alert which indicates door ajar does not operate when the key fob lock button is actuated. These
may be due to the door ajar circuit missing from the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) to the Remote Anti-theft Personality (RAP) Module.
ACTION
Install missing Circuit 999. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the instrument panel fuse junction panel. Refer to the 1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual, Page 419-10-3, Removal and Installation -
Module GEM/CTM.
2.
Disengage pin locking bar on C240 connector (GEM 16-way connector) and insert Circuit 999 (LB/W, jumper XL3Z-14A411-BA) into connector
location Pin # 3 (Figure 1). Reinsert locking bar.
3.
Remove left scuff plate and kick panel to access the C247F connector.
4.
Route jumper wire along the -14401- harness to C247F connector at the -14A005- harness in left kick panel area.
5.
Remove C247F connector (gray 16-way connector) from finger bracket and disconnect from mating connector.
