LCM Not Working

[crouse]

So I received the LCM letter from Ford. Brought my Marauder to my local Ford dealer today to have it repaired. They called a little later saying that the LCM module is on national back order and it could be a month before they are available.

My headlights don't work at all but the corner lights and fog lights do.

Does anyone have any ideas how to get the headlight to work until the LCM is available again?

[crouse]

I see RockAuto has one for about $64. Has anyone replaced their LCM with this one from RockAuto?

[fastblackmerc]

I can repair it but you won't be able to get a new one from Ford... but then again you won't need a new one.
In replace the headlight relay with an external heavy duty one and then replace the other 3 relays with new higher amperage ones.

[a_d_a_m]

And a fastblackmerc headlight module repair is guaranteed for life, is it not?

(mine still works)

[fastblackmerc]

And a fastblackmerc headlight module repair is guaranteed for life, is it not?

(mine still works)

You sir.... are are correct!

[Jolly Roger]

Does anyone know what the cost of an LCM was from Ford before the recall?:o

[fastblackmerc]

Does anyone know what the cost of an LCM was from Ford before the recall?:o

I believe installed it is close to $600.00. :eek:

Part around $400.00

Labor around $200.00

Might even be more.

[crouse]

My mistake. I thought it was just the switch that was failing. I didn't realize it was a black box. RockAuto has that part for about $280.

[a_d_a_m]

Labor around $200.00 To swap a damn LCM?

I'll do it for half that, happily.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Too bad there isn't someone that would be happy to do it for free and be allowed to post up about it. :rolleyes:

Oh wait.... :thinker:

[fastblackmerc]

Too bad there isn't someone that would be happy to do it for free and be allowed to post up about it. :rolleyes:

Oh wait.... :thinker:

Is it really free if you have to pay for parts and return shipping?

Kyle, will call you today...........

[fastblackmerc]

To swap a damn LCM?

I'll do it for half that, happily.

That's what a dealership will charge.

[whitey]

Is it really free if you have to pay for parts and return shipping...

Your right <$5 part, and $8 to ship....add them up and you got a $75 service from FBM....:rolleyes:

[fastblackmerc]

Your right <$5 part, and $8 to ship....add them up and you got a $75 service from FBM....:rolleyes:

So you agree it not free.. Correct?

Do you also replace the other 3 relays?

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Is it really free if you have to pay for parts and return shipping?

Kyle, will call you today...........

Not knocking you, Jim....was and still am more than happy to pay you for your service 3 years ago instead of the other alternative ($600+).

Just making a point that someone else was willing to provide another alternative for the community for this issue and got shut down.

Thanks for calling me this morning...

[whitey]

So you agree it not free.. Correct?

Do you also replace the other 3 relays?

Jim, we both know if i post up about my service again, itll get nuked, and ill have to sit in the corner. Lets not anger the moderators again with the same ol' same ol'. But one thing is certain, dont ever think you can call me out and not get a response back. To answer your question, the service i USED to offer was free....but that service isnt here anymore. If youd like to continue this conversation, you know where to find me...but in here, im done with this conversation.

[fastblackmerc]

Jim, we both know if i post up about my service again, itll get nuked, and ill have to sit in the corner. Lets not anger the moderators again with the same ol' same ol'. But one thing is certain, dont ever think you can call me out and not get a response back. To answer your question, the service i USED to offer was free....but that service isnt here anymore. If youd like to continue this conversation, you know where to find me...but in here, im done with this conversation.

That's right.... Take the easy way out and not answer my questions.... :down:

[tbone]

I jumped on this repair the minute I got my letter and was the first one to get it done at the local Ford dealer. Had the part in 2 days. I never procrastinate. :burnout:

[fastblackmerc]

I jumped on this repair the minute I got my letter and was the first one to get it done at the local Ford dealer. Had the part in 2 days. I never procrastinate. :burnout:

+1!

Still waiting for my dealership to get some in stock.

[Ms. Denmark]

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[fastblackmerc]

I'd love to know if Ford fixed the problem with the OEM or did I just have another faulty LCM installed? But I won't worry because next time it breaks it's going out to Jim for repair.

Although I haven't seen one of the replacement LCM I'd bet that Ford changed nothing inside the LCM. I believe Ford is just counting on getting most vehicles over the 250k in mileage so the "new" LCM is out of warranty.

BTW.... In addition to a new heavy duty external relay for the headlights I also replace the three other relays on the LCM (with higher amp rating than OEM), for the same price. I still guaranty the LCM's I repair for the life of the car.....

[Ms. Denmark]

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[whitey]

That's right.... Take the easy way out and not answer my questions.... :down:

:):D:p;):cool:

[crouse]

One thing I've noticed is if I turn the lights on before I start the engine, the headlights work. If I start the engine then turn the lights on, the headlights do not work. Hopefully this will continue to work until Ford can replace my LCM.

[fastblackmerc]

One thing I've noticed is if I turn the lights on before I start the engine, the headlights work. If I start the engine then turn the lights on, the headlights do not work. Hopefully this will continue to work until Ford can replace my LCM.

Good luck!

[SamF]

One thing I've noticed is if I turn the lights on before I start the engine, the headlights work. If I start the engine then turn the lights on, the headlights do not work. Hopefully this will continue to work until Ford can replace my LCM.

When mine went bad sometimes activating the high beam switch would trick the relay into turning the lights on...get it fixed as soon as possible, they surely will fail for good at the worst time. :(

FBM provided mine a few years back, I dont worry about the LCM any longer , tho the recent letter from ford amused and pissed me off at the same time...

[fastblackmerc]

When mine went bad sometimes activating the high beam switch would trick the relay into turning the lights on...get it fixed as soon as possible, they surely will fail for good at the worst time. :(

FBM provided mine a few years back, I dont worry about the LCM any longer , tho the recent letter from ford amused and pissed me off at the same time...

I believe the hi beams actually bypass the LCM relay.

BTW... Ford never had to issue a safety recall because you could still use the hi beams.

[tbone]

My LCM only failed once for like 2 seconds in 6 1/2 years of ownership. I'm really ok with that.

[crouse]

Ford says it could be 4-6 weeks before they have any LCM's available. I'm going to demand that they pay for a new one from Rock Auto or some other source until the factory Ford units are available. What are my chances this will happen?

[RF Overlord]

I'm going to demand that they pay for a new one from Rock Auto or some other source until the factory Ford units are available. What are my chances this will happen?Do you know what an "obese opportunity" is?

[crouse]

LOL. Fat Chance?

[fastblackmerc]

Ford says it could be 4-6 weeks before they have any LCM's available. I'm going to demand that they pay for a new one from Rock Auto or some other source until the factory Ford units are available. What are my chances this will happen?

Good Luck with that.

Let us know their response.

[tonyshelton]

I just got mine yesterday. Walked in the dealership and got the last one they had. They had made an order for a bunch in April and got three just recently.

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[tonyshelton]

BTW mine was a different part# the old one started with a 3 and the new one started with a 4.

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[fastblackmerc]

BTW mine was a different part# the old one started with a 3 and the new one started with a 4.

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The new part number supersedes the old part number.

[Ms. Denmark]

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[MERCULES]

I waited 4 weeks for the dealership to get the part and they called to set an appointment.

It turns out they tried an aftermarket part and it would not fit because of the adjustable pedals so I got the car back and I am on the list again for the back ordered part.

To makes things worse the car died on the way home, I took it back to the dealer, they put on a new alternator and said was not there fault just an incredible coincidence the alternator quit on the way home.

Then I found out they put an aftermarket alternator on for a crown vic so I do not have the clutch pulley which could not be moved over because it would not fit the shaft on the new alternator.

Picked up the car at 4:30 Friday before the long weekend and the service manager was out. I am really looking forward to our conversation early Tuesday morning.

[Mach]

had mine replaced by a guy in cali that owns a Taxi company. just replace the Relay on the circut board of the LCM and thats it.

[crouse]

Mine was fixed several weeks ago. Sorry I didn't post up right away. Hope it lasts another 11 years.