Does the GEM (generic electronic module) do the same thing that the RCM module does. will it store air bag fault codes.

 

The GEM stores GEM related trouble codes. The RCM stores Restraints related codes. They are not in common between the two.

 

the list of control modules i am looking at for a 98 ranger does not show a RCM but i am getting code 19 off dash light so there must be one somewhere but where it is not on trans. tunnel it si not under cup holder

 

In 98, it is under the passenger side kick panel and has a 28-position electrical connector. It may also be listed as "Airbag Diagnostic Monitor" or "ECS" instead of RCM.

 

Thank you rwenzing i have a ECS (Electronic Crash Sensor) sent it off to be reset @ My Air Bags they said it had a problem and could not be reset .So picked one up at the local junk yard and still getting code 19 should i have this one reset or could it be the seat belts.

 

It drives me nuts when people call it that!

ATM machine = automated teller machine machine

FedEx Express = Federal Express Express

 

Lamp Fault Code 1-9 means that the Crash Data Recorder in the ECS is full. The ECS in the JY donor had apparently been in a collision too. LFC 1-9 is not caused by the belts.

 

On my 98 ranger the air bag part # is F87B-14B321-AB will one work that has AC at the end of the part # F87B-14B321-AC Whats the difference

 

A Ford dealer parts guy can look up to see if they are equivalent.