Sunk the Disco, getting P1179 code Please Help

[Cadaver]

I just got back from the trails and tried a hole that was much deeper than it appeared. Water got past the air filter and into the intake hose. A very small amount got into the intake manifold. As soon as I was pulled out, we cleaned it up replaced the filter with a T-shirt spread across the air box and clamped securely. Started up, sputtered, and smoothed out nicely. Made it back camp no problems. Headed home and drivetrain felt like it had a little vibration, but nothing real bad. After about 30 min of 70mph I took an exit and it shaked violently under throttle up the off ramp. Then the amber check engine light came on. Got home and found a P1179 Fuel COMP LO and an explanation of Fuel composition sensor circuit high input. I cleared it and drove it a few times and it came back on. Anyone have any idea what this is or where this sensore is? I have to go out of town Tue and would like to figure out if I can fix it or take it 3 hours to the nearest mechanic I trust. 98 D1

 

[BradN]

I just sent you an eamil with some pages from my OBD2 trouble shooting manual. It says the fault could be cause by the mass air floww sensor or and O2 sensor. I hope it helps

BN

 

[Cadaver]

Thanks BradN, Ive been messing with it for the last few hours cleaning it up. I found some dirt in the MAF where the wire is. I got some brake cleaner and electric component cleaner and cleaned it out. Im about to take her for a spin to see if that fixed it. Might be looking for a MAF if it doesnt. Any ideas where to get a MAF at a decent price

 

[RVRSRVC]

Well, did cleaning the hot-wire fix the driveability?

 

[Cadaver]

Sorry I didnt post my results sooner, I have been moving. Ive taken several trips of 30 mi and the code has not returned. Truck drives smooth and all seems back to normal. So, the cleaning apparently worked. Hope this helps someone in the future. Thanks again, Brad for the info.