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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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'04 Z06
While idleing the radio shut off, the whole dash lit up, service engine soon. service active handling, traction control,etc.etc. Gages are at zero or pegged all the way!
All I get when pulling codes is ..... no comm.
Also, I can't put up the windows.
Passenger side floor is wet, we had downpouring rain 2 days ago.
Thanks for any help!
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by z_corvette
'04 Z06
While idleing the radio shut off, the whole dash lit up, service engine soon. service active handling, traction control,etc.etc. Gages are at zero or pegged all the way!
All I get when pulling codes is ..... no comm.
Also, I can't put up the windows.
Passenger side floor is wet, we had downpouring rain 2 days ago.
Thanks for any help!
Sounds like your BCM is wet. Lift the panel in the passenger floor. If the unit is wet dry it out with a hairdryer. Check to see if water is coming out the blower motor.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by cliff_ford
Sounds like your BCM is wet. Lift the panel in the passenger floor. If the unit is wet dry it out with a hairdryer. Check to see if water is coming out the blower motor.
I have a fan blowing in there already.
Is just drying it out enough?
Or do I now have bigger problems?
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by z_corvette
I have a fan blowing in there already.
Is just drying it out enough?
Or do I now have bigger problems?
I got away with it, using the hairdryer.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Water inside the BCM is a serious matter. If you are experienced with electronics, you could remove it, disassemble and clean it with alcohol, all using the normal things like removing the battery cable, anti-static wrist strap and etc.. You need to clean out the udders which are probably blocked.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Hair dryer worked
No more alarms...everything good
Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions.
I will garage the car from now on
Cleaning out the drains and utters is now moved way up on my todo list.
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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After drying I recommend a light coating of WD-40 to "displace the water" and prevent further corrosion from dampness.
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jedblanks
After drying I recommend a light coating of WD-40 to "displace the water" and prevent further corrosion from dampness.
Thank you sir, great idea.
Done.
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