Ran a Puddle and my RX stalled.
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Ran a Puddle and my RX stalled.
So yesterday I probably did the dumbest thing I have ever done. I ran a over a fairly large puddle and my car stalled. The engine light, battery, roadside, and other lights came on and the car won't start. My assumption is that my ignition plugs are gone, and that I may have even flooded the engine and fried the car computer. My question to you all is.
Using your most educated guess, what are the best and worst scenarios that I may be looking at regarding repairs?
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PS: Don't RUN over puddles!
Using your most educated guess, what are the best and worst scenarios that I may be looking at regarding repairs?
Thanks.
PS: Don't RUN over puddles!
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Everything on the car is stock. The only service I have had done to the car is replaced a fuel pump about a month ago. Prior to my retarded decision the car was running perfectly - performance wise.
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Best scenario? Let the engine drain out, and drain all of your fluids out and then refill everything after you let the engine dry a little. Then try starting it again. Best case. Worst case, you need a new engine/car computer and you are better off getting a new one.
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Other notes on the car status. When I try to turn the car on your hear the ignition fail, but the battery is still working. Lights come on, AC works, transmission works.
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The water was must have been at about 2feet [overestimating] at its deepest.
The car ran the puddle and stalled as I was exiting.
The car was in the water for no more than 4seconds.
I attempted starting the car normally 3 times.
I tried jump starting it once at the advise of my uneducated relative and once that failed we pushed it to the gas station nearby where I left it over night.
I have not had it towed or inspected yet.
Thanks for the assistance!
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OMG! Sorry that happened to you!
Wow! I remember getting into a big puddle in an underpass. I was in my winter car (Jetta) traveling behind three other cars and saw the puddle at the last minute.
I changed lanes to slightly higher ground and watch the three of them collide beside me in a shower of water and plastic bits!
That was only around a foot deep or so!
Life sucks but it could always be way worse.
I wish you luck with your car. Please let us know what happens.
Wow! I remember getting into a big puddle in an underpass. I was in my winter car (Jetta) traveling behind three other cars and saw the puddle at the last minute.
I changed lanes to slightly higher ground and watch the three of them collide beside me in a shower of water and plastic bits!
That was only around a foot deep or so!
Life sucks but it could always be way worse.
I wish you luck with your car. Please let us know what happens.
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I checked the air filter last night and it was dry, but I left the care to dry at the nearby gas station. I will be going back tonight to check on it. I can only wish that the problem is going to be that simple, but will drying really allow the car to start. My engine, battery, and serveral other lights did come on after the stall.
Time to remain optimistic.
Time to remain optimistic.
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OMG! Sorry that happened to you!
Wow! I remember getting into a big puddle in an underpass. I was in my winter car (Jetta) traveling behind three other cars and saw the puddle at the last minute.
I changed lanes to slightly higher ground and watch the three of them collide beside me in a shower of water and plastic bits!
That was only around a foot deep or so!
Life sucks but it could always be way worse.
I wish you luck with your car. Please let us know what happens.
Wow! I remember getting into a big puddle in an underpass. I was in my winter car (Jetta) traveling behind three other cars and saw the puddle at the last minute.
I changed lanes to slightly higher ground and watch the three of them collide beside me in a shower of water and plastic bits!
That was only around a foot deep or so!
Life sucks but it could always be way worse.
I wish you luck with your car. Please let us know what happens.
As for doing it myself, I wish I could say that I am a car junkie but my knowledge is very basic. That being said, I am not afraid to get dirty with your guys' guidance.
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luckily you have quite a good rx8 crew out their in AZ so I'd try to get their attention in the regional forums.
when you turn the key to start the car do you hear the motor turning over or just click click click?
if you have comprehensive, i think you can claim this under insurance under flooding?
when you turn the key to start the car do you hear the motor turning over or just click click click?
if you have comprehensive, i think you can claim this under insurance under flooding?
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Luckily the puddle was in a parking lot and I was only going about 15mph. Still, if **** is as bad I hope it isn't, then I'm going to be stuck with a car that I may not be able to afford to fix and still have several years to pay off.
As for doing it myself, I wish I could say that I am a car junkie but my knowledge is very basic. That being said, I am not afraid to get dirty with your guys' guidance.
As for doing it myself, I wish I could say that I am a car junkie but my knowledge is very basic. That being said, I am not afraid to get dirty with your guys' guidance.
At least you didn't flood the engine in the typical way
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The engine should be fine. You cite the air filter is dry but check the MAF as well just to be certain.
Now, there is a possibility that water temporarily shorted something and the ECU is confused.
Fortunately you're in [usually] bone dry AZ and therefore everything should dry out fairly quickly. Provided again that something major didn't short you should be fine.
Now, there is a possibility that water temporarily shorted something and the ECU is confused.
Fortunately you're in [usually] bone dry AZ and therefore everything should dry out fairly quickly. Provided again that something major didn't short you should be fine.
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Life strikes again...
I just got a call from my technician and they say that I need to replace the engine along with sensors and potentially other things. They expect me to invest 6000 dollars plus more if they find more issues.
I dont have 6000 and I still ower 18000. This is a ******* nightmare.
Please advise...
I dont have 6000 and I still ower 18000. This is a ******* nightmare.
Please advise...
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Two feet of water is enough to completely submerse the wheels, i.e. also enough to completely submerse the engine minus the intake manifold. I find it very hard to believe you actually drove through water that deep. That being said, the issues are still the issues, though it's strange they'd be happening since rotaries are generally more tolerant of inhaling water than piston engines are. Hell, some people de-carbon their old 13Bs by spraying water into the intake.
Is there any chance it just needs to sit out in the Phoenix sun for a few days? I'd try that before paying anyone to take stuff apart, especially since most shops will just swap out the engine without even trying to rebuild it.
Is there any chance it just needs to sit out in the Phoenix sun for a few days? I'd try that before paying anyone to take stuff apart, especially since most shops will just swap out the engine without even trying to rebuild it.