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Looking for a 1988 thunderbird under dash fusebox

Hey guys I'm looking for the under hood fusebox for my bird mainly for the fuse for the wipers. Mine stopped working and I have replaced both the motor and switch and still have no wipers.... I'm hoping to put the bird back on the road soon so need to fix wipers so I can daily it.

Looking for a 1988 thunderbird under dash fusebox

Reply #1
There is an intermittent delay box attached to the steering column or something that could also fail. I can't remember for the life of me what its called.
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Looking for a 1988 thunderbird under dash fusebox

Reply #2
Ok thanks if anyone knows the location or has the box please let me know I have no problem replacing the box of whatever I have had the car off the road for six months while I have done a 5 lug swap and just remembered the wiper issue and need to have it back on the road my DD is giving me problems especially since it's not a ford lol

Looking for a 1988 thunderbird under dash fusebox

Reply #3
It's called the GEM module. Should be under the dash in the steering column area. It's also known as the "do not drop" box.
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Looking for a 1988 thunderbird under dash fusebox

Reply #4
Well that explains alot, considering  prior to my full 5 lug swap (im not done yet) the car was lowered and had rock hard suspension. I probably jarred it loose. Now it is back up at ride height. Does anyone have a GEM Module or know where i can buy it?