flooded p38
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Thank you brother, but I think that if I nurse her good se cannot blame me. If you have some good advice for gear trubleshot or becm, would be glad otherwise stop doing this. I know whats possible in a matter of flood.
For your information it was sweet water, clean as possible can be..you can say I put her in a bath. Lol
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Switch your transistor radio on and put it in a bath. See what happens.
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Should i bath with transistor as well?
Guys it sems fun for you..you all have working beauties
I get no fun out of what you have. Wading a P38 above it's recommended wade height is asking for trouble. As you have discovered.
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I think you're gonna need a bigger boat!
Just dry it out, all of it, really thoroughly. As long as the water didn't get past the catches in the air-intake it'll be fine. As suggested, check all leccy connectors underneath and change all fluids.
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dubbleRR
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Theres a guy on youtube did the same thing .but took out bcm or the ecu ,opened it and dryed it wi a hair dryer ,and all was good .You could try a wire to the starter solenoid touch it to the + battery if nothing ,its starter if it spins it will blow water out plug holes.
I think everything is ok ecept that had it in low drive gear when wather came in circuit so im certain that auto unit had been underpowered when was in gear and still memorised as fault. Maybe today will come a guy with diagnostic and sort things. Ive tried put no.11 fuse but did nothing..
Thank you wammers. Your good
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From the owners manual.
CROSSING A RIDGE
Approach at right angles so that both front
wheels cross the ridge together; an angled
approach could cause traction to be lost
through diagonally opposite wheels lifting
from the ground at the same time.
CROSSING A DITCH
Cross ditches at an angle so that three wheels
always maintain contact with the ground (if
approached head on, both front wheels will
drop into the ditch together, possibly resulting
in the chassis and front bumper being trapped
on opposite sides of he ditch).
WARNING
The maximum advisable wading depth is 20
in. (0,5 metre).
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
time when the water level is above the door
sills.
Before wading, ensure the electronic air
suspension is set in either ’Standard’ or ’High’
ride height.
If the water is likely to exceed 20 in. (0.5
metre) while the vehicle is moving, the
following precautions MUST be observed:
• Fix a plastic sheet in front of the radiator
grille to prevent water from soaking the
engine and mud from blocking the
radiator.
• Ensure that the silt bed below the water is
firm enough to support the vehicle’s
weight and provide sufficient traction.
• Select ’High’ ride height.
• Ensure that the engine air intake is above
the water level.
• Select a low gear and maintain sufficient
throttle to prevent the engine from stalling.
This is particularly important if the exhaust
pipe is under water.
• Drive slowly into the water and accelerate
to a speed which causes a bow wave to
form; then maintain that speed.
At all times, keep all the doors fully closed.
CROSSING A RIDGE
Approach at right angles so that both front
wheels cross the ridge together; an angled
approach could cause traction to be lost
through diagonally opposite wheels lifting
from the ground at the same time.
CROSSING A DITCH
Cross ditches at an angle so that three wheels
always maintain contact with the ground (if
approached head on, both front wheels will
drop into the ditch together, possibly resulting
in the chassis and front bumper being trapped
on opposite sides of he ditch).
WARNING
The maximum advisable wading depth is 20
in. (0,5 metre).
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
time when the water level is above the door
sills.
Before wading, ensure the electronic air
suspension is set in either ’Standard’ or ’High’
ride height.
If the water is likely to exceed 20 in. (0.5
metre) while the vehicle is moving, the
following precautions MUST be observed:
• Fix a plastic sheet in front of the radiator
grille to prevent water from soaking the
engine and mud from blocking the
radiator.
• Ensure that the silt bed below the water is
firm enough to support the vehicle’s
weight and provide sufficient traction.
• Select ’High’ ride height.
• Ensure that the engine air intake is above
the water level.
• Select a low gear and maintain sufficient
throttle to prevent the engine from stalling.
This is particularly important if the exhaust
pipe is under water.
• Drive slowly into the water and accelerate
to a speed which causes a bow wave to
form; then maintain that speed.
At all times, keep all the doors fully closed.
dubbleRR
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Tell a lie its ralph drowns his rr you tube ,But its compressed air he used to dry tings ....
its ralph drowns his rr you tube ,But its compressed air he used to dry tings ....Ok its good dummey book for sure. But you know..older you becoming smarter you are i dont know for you i learn from myself haha
Tough now when the car is naked
ishould move becm to other location maybe to the roof haha nano coat all units all over, switches. Make her mor relyable
i dont know for you i learn from myself hahaTough now when the car is naked
ishould move becm to other location maybe to the roof haha nano coat all units all over, switches. Make her mor relyable
Sorry my english lolOk its good dummey book for sure. But you know..older you becoming smarter you are
Tough now when the car is naked
ishould move becm to other location maybe to the roof haha nano coat all units all over, switches. Make her mor relyable
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Would be easier to stay out of deep water than to do that kind of work.....look at the box and all the wires coming and going from it, would you really want to be messing around there cutting and extending stuff?
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What are the chances of claiming off your insurance? Even if you get it working it probably won't be right again. It might smell too.
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Don't want to stick my oar in but maybe your out of your depth with this........
I know I know, just couldn't resist
Look on the bright side, your sunroof worked when you needed it most
I know I know, just couldn't resist
Look on the bright side, your sunroof worked when you needed it most
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what do you call a lada with a sun roof??Don't want to stick my oar in but maybe your out of your depth with this........
I know I know, just couldn't resist
Look on the bright side, your sunroof worked when you needed it most
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a skip!
