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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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rain introduced short?

Guys, woke up abit ago, and right after that, alarm was going off, so hit the button. That was about an hour ago. Just went out to the truck now, and noticed my gauges, the backlights on, the airbag light is on, and now when i hit my remote button, darn locks dont do anything, but wig out. Also, when i flip my fog light (aftermarket with own switch) causes "clitching through the system.....Been raining since last night, just cleared up now, so ask'n...where do i start to dry with compressed air? thanks a mil.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Any switch i flip,..run'n lights, fog..etc, will cause the doorlocks to go wacky...airbag anf gauge lights, still on..? Carpet at the e-brake is SOAKED.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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started to hail, so i just disconnected the "pos" from each battery, til weather breaks.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Sounds like your windshield seal has leaked and you have water in the GEM. Its a common enough issue that you should be able to find a thread or two about it.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Duck, dude..you the man stud. Took a gander at "tthreads" pertaining to the GEM, and sure enough, every post i read, had same symptom...woke up to heater/defrost blower going, lights on..etc. Thanks man. Didnt want to post up a great "thread", since its from anutha forum, but in future for other members having this issue, hope they find "this" thread.....thanks again, bud.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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The GEM's not the easiest thing to get out, but do-able.

If I were you, I'd remove the top instrument panel bezel cover for additional access.

If you haven't done it before, here's how:
SpringerPop's Upfitter Switches

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