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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 03:57 AM
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i ran into a puddle of problems need help

thank you for all the advice in advance, i live in michigan and i ran my car into a large puddle of fresh rain water it starts but shuts off after a a minute or so, is their aa diy i can do to save her or is she a loss ??
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ehabb112
thank you for all the advice in advance, i live in michigan and i ran my car into a large puddle of fresh rain water it starts but shuts off after a a minute or so, is their aa diy i can do to save her or is she a loss ??
Check Air Filter,
Clean Maf
Clean ESS

All can be damaged or require cleaning after such an event.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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Sorry bro, it's over. Gotta go buy a new one :/

Next time watch out for puddles
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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Check Air Filter,
Clean Maf
Clean ESS
If this fails replace plugs, if that fails RIP my friend
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