Took it too far!
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Only typically a problem with breather hoses being filled which should be raised. But then again, there are plenty of susceptible damage places when it comes to water ingress
Not on a D2 - tested all orifices anyway. Water runs down the front seat belts, which points to sunroof.
Maybe it's seeping through the A/C drain nipples and working it's way up the A pillar, who knows.
I've been in that deep, but not for that long... and still some how my transmission has never been flooded. Do what Robert said as well as taking out ECU and dry it out. it's probably in your best interest to drain all your fluids and replace. Since you've already started it you might as well just check your transmission fluid level to see if you should order a new one or not.
I'm thinking the amount of time it sat submerged really screwed things up. There's a lot of things that aren't waterproof but are water-resistant to a point. If you had gotten it out in something like 15 minutes or less you'd probably be in better shape.
Post pics of your ECU.
Post pics of your ECU.
There is hope. I had an FJ80 submerged for an hour or so in a river and had it towed back to our shop. Fuel tank, engine, transmission, diffs, etc were full of water - all fluids were changed and it started up and ran ok. Never idled great and we ended up using it as a "downed truck" for training. Still starts up when we need.
Buy back from your insurance cheap and keep as parts, weekend truck, slutmobile, etc.
Buy back from your insurance cheap and keep as parts, weekend truck, slutmobile, etc.
Update!
Back together and turning over fine. The battery has been hooked up for over 24 hours and everything is still behaving normally, the radio works, windows work. ECU doesn't look any different than a dirty box, all the plugs look good, no evidence of anything.
However, I don't think my fuel pump is pumping. Is that a typical issue in high water? I am not getting much pressure if at all (by simple hand release) out of the Schroder valve on the fuel rail. Checked all fuses and they are good, although I am not getting any amperage across the fuel pump fuse while the ignition is on. I don't know if that means anything or not.
Back together and turning over fine. The battery has been hooked up for over 24 hours and everything is still behaving normally, the radio works, windows work. ECU doesn't look any different than a dirty box, all the plugs look good, no evidence of anything.
However, I don't think my fuel pump is pumping. Is that a typical issue in high water? I am not getting much pressure if at all (by simple hand release) out of the Schroder valve on the fuel rail. Checked all fuses and they are good, although I am not getting any amperage across the fuel pump fuse while the ignition is on. I don't know if that means anything or not.
Maybe the fuel pump relay was damaged by the water, or a connector for the fuel pump is corroded.
Your fuel pump relay should be between the washer fluid tank and EVAP canister on a 97 with AEL. It's a big black relay with two electrical connections at the bottom.
Only 14CUX uses the silver relays. You have a big black relay that doesn't look at all like a normal cube relay.
Note to self: Don't willingly and knowingly commute to work in a flood and deliberately choose to be an idiot.
Seriously though. Bummer about your experience, but why, why do people think that they would not have a problem with water over the hood.
Assume that water over the hood is going to jack the entire vehicle and potentially get you hurt. Then act accordingly. You would have to convince me that driving through water that high would be LESS risk than staying put. Thats a lot of convincing under many situations.