Electrical Issues after hitting a deep puddle...
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Ok so first let me say - getting those wires back into the harness is a total PITA. But I got it done.
The good news is, everything seems to be good! First the car didnt start but after pressing the wires in a little harder it started right up.
Only problem now, I have no power steering for some reason, I'm guessing the wire controlling it is loose in the harness.
Do you happen to know which wire it is Cleric?
The good news is, everything seems to be good! First the car didnt start but after pressing the wires in a little harder it started right up.
Only problem now, I have no power steering for some reason, I'm guessing the wire controlling it is loose in the harness.
Do you happen to know which wire it is Cleric?
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The power steering is an entirely mechanical system and doesn't go through the IPDM. The only electronic component is the power steering pressure switch which increases rpm as the load on the pump is increased, this keeps the rpm's from plummeting and stalling the car.
I'm pretty damned sure the water you got all over the underside has corroded something on the power steering system, the usual culprit is a little U-joint between the firewall and the rack&pinion. Go to town with a can of WD-40 on that u-joint and it'll probably loosen right up again.
I'm pretty damned sure the water you got all over the underside has corroded something on the power steering system, the usual culprit is a little U-joint between the firewall and the rack&pinion. Go to town with a can of WD-40 on that u-joint and it'll probably loosen right up again.
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Also, since your IPDM was fully saturated you should probably take a bag and put over it to prevent this from happening in the future since you obviously live somewhere where it can rain enough to exceed what the car can move (your cowl drain looked fine). I've never actually done it but it's something I've considered suggesting to folks, I don't know what would work best, it needs to be a thicker plastic, maybe something like a 1 gallon ziploc bag and some electrical tape. Leave the bottom exposed somewhat so it doesn't get too much moisture trapped INSIDE the bag which will eventually wreak havoc on the thing as moisture gets inside again.
Basically just covering the top and sides with plastic but leaving the bottom exposed.
Basically just covering the top and sides with plastic but leaving the bottom exposed.
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The power steering is an entirely mechanical system and doesn't go through the IPDM. The only electronic component is the power steering pressure switch which increases rpm as the load on the pump is increased, this keeps the rpm's from plummeting and stalling the car.
I'm pretty damned sure the water you got all over the underside has corroded something on the power steering system, the usual culprit is a little U-joint between the firewall and the rack&pinion. Go to town with a can of WD-40 on that u-joint and it'll probably loosen right up again.
I'm pretty damned sure the water you got all over the underside has corroded something on the power steering system, the usual culprit is a little U-joint between the firewall and the rack&pinion. Go to town with a can of WD-40 on that u-joint and it'll probably loosen right up again.
This weekend went from me supposed to be installing my full exhaust and fixing the limp mode issue with the valve body to having to take a day off work today and sort out this damn electrical problem. Now I've got no PS.
Sigh.
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Also, since your IPDM was fully saturated you should probably take a bag and put over it to prevent this from happening in the future since you obviously live somewhere where it can rain enough to exceed what the car can move (your cowl drain looked fine). I've never actually done it but it's something I've considered suggesting to folks, I don't know what would work best, it needs to be a thicker plastic, maybe something like a 1 gallon ziploc bag and some electrical tape. Leave the bottom exposed somewhat so it doesn't get too much moisture trapped INSIDE the bag which will eventually wreak havoc on the thing as moisture gets inside again.
Basically just covering the top and sides with plastic but leaving the bottom exposed.
Basically just covering the top and sides with plastic but leaving the bottom exposed.
Cleric I pmd you need your help on the valve body if you dont mind
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Also, since your IPDM was fully saturated you should probably take a bag and put over it to prevent this from happening in the future since you obviously live somewhere where it can rain enough to exceed what the car can move (your cowl drain looked fine). I've never actually done it but it's something I've considered suggesting to folks, I don't know what would work best, it needs to be a thicker plastic, maybe something like a 1 gallon ziploc bag and some electrical tape. Leave the bottom exposed somewhat so it doesn't get too much moisture trapped INSIDE the bag which will eventually wreak havoc on the thing as moisture gets inside again.
Basically just covering the top and sides with plastic but leaving the bottom exposed.
Basically just covering the top and sides with plastic but leaving the bottom exposed.
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