yendor
Well-Known Member
Re: Afternoon's flood did this to me
Usually in a flood like in the pic, water should not enter the engine cos the intake is higher and the water will only fill the exhaust up to the water level. ECUs and computers would not be affected cos their locations are usually higher within the cabin or engine bay. The usual things that get affected are the ambient air temp sensors located low in the front bumper and perhaps washing off some lubrication in the air-con compressor. The bottom half of the engine usually got not much other sensors. Its the gearbox that houses more electronics and electrical connections for the gear change solenoid control.
If water gets into the cabin then its another kettle of fish.. really... Amplifiers placed below the front seats are the first to go. connectors located low in the frame like door ajar switches, main loom connectors and those for your seat belt connections are all affected. This is on top of the soaking wet carpet that stinks if its not dried fast...1 kind of salty, decomposing smell.
I do not think insurance companies cover such damages right? Can anybody confirm?
I would suggest that you get the entire interior stripped out fast to dry the carpets and connectors. Dampness will corrode the small connectors and cause more headaches later..
Good luck.
Usually in a flood like in the pic, water should not enter the engine cos the intake is higher and the water will only fill the exhaust up to the water level. ECUs and computers would not be affected cos their locations are usually higher within the cabin or engine bay. The usual things that get affected are the ambient air temp sensors located low in the front bumper and perhaps washing off some lubrication in the air-con compressor. The bottom half of the engine usually got not much other sensors. Its the gearbox that houses more electronics and electrical connections for the gear change solenoid control.
If water gets into the cabin then its another kettle of fish.. really... Amplifiers placed below the front seats are the first to go. connectors located low in the frame like door ajar switches, main loom connectors and those for your seat belt connections are all affected. This is on top of the soaking wet carpet that stinks if its not dried fast...1 kind of salty, decomposing smell.
I do not think insurance companies cover such damages right? Can anybody confirm?
I would suggest that you get the entire interior stripped out fast to dry the carpets and connectors. Dampness will corrode the small connectors and cause more headaches later..
Good luck.