whatZheck

Hi guys. Not a newbie, I had a standing water(guessing 12-15 inches, may as high as 18) slow speed drive through in a parking lot that NEVER has standing water last week that caused some minor problems. No tach, no AC, slip light on, traction light on, blower motor on-my 04.5 Enthusiast with 129K. Water not high enough for an engine problem, figured it would dry out. It was a wet week here, the symptoms came and went. Last night, driving home with everything working(all day, saw the Sun make a rare appearance) I hit a medium size bump at 30-35 mph. All the symptoms reappeared immediately, but went away when I re-started the car. I am guessing it is an electrical problem that may be accompanied by a loose connection, but where should I look?

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

I'd start by removing the cowl plastic around the battery and IPDM. Make sure all the connections are clean, dry and tight.

whatZheck

I had the cover off, it was dry. I will check the connections, though.
Thanks for your time.

iideadeyeii

iTrader: (6)

File a comprehensive claim with your insurance(if you have it)

whatZheck

I sell car insurance, and highly doubt this is going to be a $500+ repair.
I actually have a few goblin issues(key not recognized, heater fan stuck on full blast) that pop up 4-5 times a year.
Thanks for the reply, though.

iideadeyeii

iTrader: (6)

Oooooook

zakmartin

I'd unplug every connector that got the plunge, spray them with some WD-40 to get rid of the water and then re-spray them with de-Oxit to get the pins and receivers nice and clean.

Cracka350

iTrader: (1)

+1 Also if a bump triggered the symptoms you might also consider that water may have gotten in a place where it cant easily evaporate. Next time you trigger the symptoms go to your local autoparts store and have them plug in a diagnostic tool to help pinpoint your remaining problems.

whatZheck

I did that, it threw 2 p1124 codes-so I waited it out. I had some times when the starts were good, and some when they were bad. At one point it did not start-tried 7 or 8 times, then the nest day it was fine. I finally called and emailed my mechanic, which cleared everything up(a week of perfect starts, no lights and everything working). The only residual I have at this point is the check engine light, which I am going to handle this month.
With how slow I was going, I still have no idea of how this happened in the first place.
$500 saved!