[sti007]

Hello everyone. My 2.0 TDCI Ghia C-max has just been diagnosed with a faulty GEM. These retail at £256 from Ford

. My question is I have managed to get hold of a second hand module of an identical car. Can this module be programmed to my car?

 

[sti007]

In answer to my own question, NO! Garage attempted to fit part today and unfortunately could not be programmed for a different car so I'm afraid a new part is needed. Thought I'd just let everyone knoe in case the same problem happens to your cars and to save you the time.

 

[Richard G]

I wonder then how a dealer programmes a new one
Perhaps you can advise the rest of us how its done please?

 

[sti007]

The GEM module contains a chip which is flashed when programming. When the GEM is new this is blank and is configured to your car. The module is then unique to your car and will not work on another model even if exactly the same type. The guy who tried it on my car was independant not Ford and he got everything to work except central locking and security systems.