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And this is exactly why you check the depth ALL the way across before attempting to drive through a water crossing....

you could have also got water in your fuel tank & a whole lot of other places that didn't a bath...

is the ECU on the drivers side kick panel... i wonder if it can be damaged by submersion?

ring your insurance company, get it written off, buy another one

Ben_Sierra wrote:

And this is exactly why you check the depth ALL the way across before attempting to drive through a water crossing....

pffft, where's the fun in that?

atari4x4 wrote:

you could have also got water in your fuel tank & a whole lot of other places that didn't a bath...

is the ECU on the drivers side kick panel... i wonder if it can be damaged by submersion?

I think it might be under the kick panel.

I hope there's nothing in the fuel tank, I just filled it up with premium!!

Locoroco wrote:

Ben_Sierra wrote:

And this is exactly why you check the depth ALL the way across before attempting to drive through a water crossing....

pffft, where's the fun in that?

Where is the fun in paying $1,500 for a water crossing?

ive done a few.. they were free.

IF the ecu is fried you will most likly be looking at more than 1500 i would think

Hello,

I took my 2005 Grand Vitara for a bit of offroading and whilst crossing a small creek I fell in a hole.

The car filled up with water nearly up to the steering wheel. It was up to the "Suzuki" on the spare wheel.

We pulled her out cleaned her up a bit.

When I was driving it yesterday it was very sluggish. It felt as if it was running out of fuel. I got it home and drove it to the mechanics this morning and they said the computer got wet and they're cleaning it up.

Anyone have an idea whether it's expensive to replace them or any other damage possibly done?

Cheers

PS, will post pics tomorrow when they get e-mailed to me :-)

Author:	Locoroco [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:54 pm ]
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Hello, I took my 2005 Grand Vitara for a bit of offroading and whilst crossing a small creek I fell in a hole. The car filled up with water nearly up to the steering wheel. It was up to the "Suzuki" on the spare wheel. We pulled her out cleaned her up a bit. When I was driving it yesterday it was very sluggish. It felt as if it was running out of fuel. I got it home and drove it to the mechanics this morning and they said the computer got wet and they're cleaning it up. Anyone have an idea whether it's expensive to replace them or any other damage possibly done? Cheers PS, will post pics tomorrow when they get e-mailed to me

Author:	atari4x4 [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:01 pm ]
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you could have also got water in your fuel tank & a whole lot of other places that didn't a bath... is the ECU on the drivers side kick panel... i wonder if it can be damaged by submersion?

Author:	Ben_Sierra [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:05 pm ]
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And this is exactly why you check the depth ALL the way across before attempting to drive through a water crossing....

Author:	royce [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:07 pm ]
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ring your insurance company, get it written off, buy another one

Author:	Locoroco [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:12 pm ]
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Ben_Sierra wrote: And this is exactly why you check the depth ALL the way across before attempting to drive through a water crossing.... pffft, where's the fun in that?

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Author:	Locoroco [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:13 pm ]
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atari4x4 wrote: you could have also got water in your fuel tank & a whole lot of other places that didn't a bath... is the ECU on the drivers side kick panel... i wonder if it can be damaged by submersion? I think it might be under the kick panel. I hope there's nothing in the fuel tank, I just filled it up with premium!!

Author:	Locoroco [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:18 pm ]
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royce wrote: ring your insurance company, get it written off, buy another one I've only had it for 2 months or so, the Mrs would kill me if it got to that extent. Plus, it's insured in her name and her excess is about $1500

Author:	tanshi [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:20 pm ]
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IF the ecu is fried you will most likly belooking at more than 1500 i would think

Author:	acc1 [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:33 pm ]
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Locoroco wrote: Ben_Sierra wrote: And this is exactly why you check the depth ALL the way across before attempting to drive through a water crossing.... pffft, where's the fun in that? Where is the fun in paying $1,500 for a water crossing? ive done a few.. they were free.

Author:	MacDaddy [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:04 pm ]
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Locoroco wrote: atari4x4 wrote: you could have also got water in your fuel tank & a whole lot of other places that didn't a bath... is the ECU on the drivers side kick panel... i wonder if it can be damaged by submersion? I think it might be under the kick panel. I hope there's nothing in the fuel tank, I just filled it up with premium!! Throw in a bottle of Metho, that will clear all the water out !

Author:	Locoroco [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:10 pm ]
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acc1 wrote: Locoroco wrote: Ben_Sierra wrote: And this is exactly why you check the depth ALL the way across before attempting to drive through a water crossing.... pffft, where's the fun in that? Where is the fun in paying $1,500 for a water crossing? ive done a few.. they were free. Yeh, my previous ones were free also. It was due a service soon anyway. I guess it's an expensive lesson to learn..

Author:	hooki [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:34 pm ]
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check diffs, gearbox and transfer oils. If they look like full cream milk change them straight away ......thats is if you dont have any breathers setup.

Author:	steak_knife [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:49 pm ]
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tanshi wrote: IF the ecu is fried you will most likly be looking at more than 1500 i would think Yes you will, tripple it.

Author:	89_tintop [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:01 am ]
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i am with royce on this one... you may fix all the problem going on now. but down the track you will have dramas. water gets into wiring plugs and causes corrosion. i have had cars that have been running sweet after being drowned, but months down the track little things start to happen. call it a valuable lesson and pay the $1500 if the insurance company do choose to fix it then anything that is caused by the water damage, but takes its time to show up then they will cover that.

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Author:	ODA1 [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:06 am ]
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Locoroco wrote: Hello, I took my 2005 Grand Vitara for a bit of offroading and whilst crossing a small creek I fell in a hole. The car filled up with water nearly up to the steering wheel. It was up to the "Suzuki" on the spare wheel. We pulled her out cleaned her up a bit. When I was driving it yesterday it was very sluggish. It felt as if it was running out of fuel. I got it home and drove it to the mechanics this morning and they said the computer got wet and they're cleaning it up. Anyone have an idea whether it's expensive to replace them or any other damage possibly done? Cheers PS, will post pics tomorrow when they get e-mailed to me your very lucky the engine didnt suck the water in that would have been it for the little GV......

Author:	buzbox [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:05 am ]
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If it's going to cost $1500 for a standard ecu, You might as well get an aftermarket ecu for about $1200 and mount it anywhere you like, At least it can be retuned to whatever mods you may have or plan to do. Good on ya for giving it a go !

Author:	Locoroco [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:25 am ]
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For Sale 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara..... Just kidding. The mechanic said he's cleaning it all up, I should get it back tomorrow. I'll let you's know what was done once I find out..

Author:	v.w.dave [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:37 am ]
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mate either call you insurance or get it running and sell it. Once water gets in new ish cars like yours it is the beginning of the end. With the water as high as you said it was you will never find it all. You will find IF you keep it, in a few weeks things like your door locks will start to play up then it will be you A/C then then then then then then then...... Wreck it or sell it to some non english speeking over payed guy from a nother town.