Need some help with my truck
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It is safe to drive but the airbags probably won't work.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]There is a capacitor that is located inside the air bag's diagnostic monitor (AKA computer). When you turn the ignition switch on the air bag computer monitors the voltage at this capacitor. Within about 45 seconds there has to be about 23 volts (yes 23 volts) present. In the air bag computer there is a voltage boost circuit that provides the extra kick to turn the voltage up to that level. The capacitor is a storage device or back-up power supply for the air bag system. If the voltage doesn't reach the correct level the air bag warning light will flash code 52 to alert you that the air bag system is not operating correctly. To find the cause for the failure or bad part will require some diagnostic time.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]There is a capacitor that is located inside the air bag's diagnostic monitor (AKA computer). When you turn the ignition switch on the air bag computer monitors the voltage at this capacitor. Within about 45 seconds there has to be about 23 volts (yes 23 volts) present. In the air bag computer there is a voltage boost circuit that provides the extra kick to turn the voltage up to that level. The capacitor is a storage device or back-up power supply for the air bag system. If the voltage doesn't reach the correct level the air bag warning light will flash code 52 to alert you that the air bag system is not operating correctly. To find the cause for the failure or bad part will require some diagnostic time.[/FONT]
I found this for ya.
WATER LEAKS AROUND THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLAMPS. FORD REPORTS THAT WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE CAN WET THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX (PDB) AND THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). THESE COMPONENTS CONTROL VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE VEHICLE
WATER LEAKS AROUND THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLAMPS. FORD REPORTS THAT WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE CAN WET THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX (PDB) AND THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). THESE COMPONENTS CONTROL VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE VEHICLE
It looks like I found the water leak. It looks like the drain line from the moonroof is leaking in the a-pillar. I have already resealed the winshield. I removed the airbag module and it wasnt wet(cleared the memory first). All connections are clean and dry. Although there is something clunking around inside of it. All of the fuses are good too. It looks like the module itself is bad. The light still flashes code 52 then comes on steady. Besides the impact sensors, are there any other modules or components in the dash?