Bought a flooder, having a few electrical issues
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Congratulations, what a pain and I'm sorry you went through so much trouble for a simple fix. I'll look at my fuse box when I get home tonight if no one has posted a picture by then.
Enjoy your car now
They appear to be right next to each other in this pic from kawal's site:
so I will definitely be checking mine now to see if something has changed.
Enjoy your car now
They appear to be right next to each other in this pic from kawal's site:
so I will definitely be checking mine now to see if something has changed.
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Congratulations, what a pain and I'm sorry you went through so much trouble for a simple fix. I'll look at my fuse box when I get home tonight if no one has posted a picture by then.
Enjoy your car now
They appear to be right next to each other in this pic from kawal's site: so I will definitely be checking mine now to see if something has changed.
Enjoy your car now
They appear to be right next to each other in this pic from kawal's site:
so I will definitely be checking mine now to see if something has changed.My power seats are working, but I went ahead and dropped the top fuse to match your pic and it didn't make any difference. The seats worked with the top fuse in either location.
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Cool read..thx for sharing the saga...
Best of luck...I'm always amazed at how often our cars issues are based on a very simple fix....
Start at the basic foundational aspects and move upward ...
Enjoy that cool ride.
Best of luck...I'm always amazed at how often our cars issues are based on a very simple fix....
Start at the basic foundational aspects and move upward ...
Enjoy that cool ride.
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Well, I have been driving the flooder all weekend, (staying close to home in case any problems popped up) and the only problem was getting fuel in it.
When I stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank, I found that it didn't want to take fuel very fast. It kept spitting it back out and I could only get it to half way on the gauge. I
I don't really think this problem would have anything to so with it being flooded though. I suspect something is going on with the fuel transfer to the opposite tank.
The other problem I had is the cooling fan is not coming on. I had a P0480 code showing up. I can make the fan come on by hot wiring it...it just will not kick on by itself.
As soon as I get the fan working, I am going to take it on a nice long trip and put some miles on it..I spent the rest of the weekend cleaning and polishing.. Here are some pics-
When I stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank, I found that it didn't want to take fuel very fast. It kept spitting it back out and I could only get it to half way on the gauge. I
I don't really think this problem would have anything to so with it being flooded though. I suspect something is going on with the fuel transfer to the opposite tank.
The other problem I had is the cooling fan is not coming on. I had a P0480 code showing up. I can make the fan come on by hot wiring it...it just will not kick on by itself.
As soon as I get the fan working, I am going to take it on a nice long trip and put some miles on it..I spent the rest of the weekend cleaning and polishing.. Here are some pics-
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Looks great! I tip my hat to you for taking on the challenge. Many folks would not, so it should give you some satisfaction to let the nay sayers see it can be done.
The fan is controlled by a control unit (a sort of variable frequency drive I believe?) way down on the radiator on the passenger side...and there is a big connector that often gives problems, particularly those who command more than 90% fan in their tune.
I'd suggest you clean those connections and check out the controller for water damage as a first step.
The fan is controlled by a control unit (a sort of variable frequency drive I believe?) way down on the radiator on the passenger side...and there is a big connector that often gives problems, particularly those who command more than 90% fan in their tune.
I'd suggest you clean those connections and check out the controller for water damage as a first step.
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Well, I have been driving the flooder all weekend, (staying close to home in case any problems popped up) and the only problem was getting fuel in it.
When I stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank, I found that it didn't want to take fuel very fast. It kept spitting it back out and I could only get it to half way on the gauge. I
I don't really think this problem would have anything to so with it being flooded though. I suspect something is going on with the fuel transfer to the opposite tank.
The other problem I had is the cooling fan is not coming on. I had a P0480 code showing up. I can make the fan come on by hot wiring it...it just will not kick on by itself.
As soon as I get the fan working, I am going to take it on a nice long trip and put some miles on it..I spent the rest of the weekend cleaning and polishing.. Here are some pics-
When I stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank, I found that it didn't want to take fuel very fast. It kept spitting it back out and I could only get it to half way on the gauge. I
I don't really think this problem would have anything to so with it being flooded though. I suspect something is going on with the fuel transfer to the opposite tank.
The other problem I had is the cooling fan is not coming on. I had a P0480 code showing up. I can make the fan come on by hot wiring it...it just will not kick on by itself.
As soon as I get the fan working, I am going to take it on a nice long trip and put some miles on it..I spent the rest of the weekend cleaning and polishing.. Here are some pics-
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Looks great! I tip my hat to you for taking on the challenge. Many folks would not, so it should give you some satisfaction to let the nay sayers see it can be done.
The fan is controlled by a control unit (a sort of variable frequency drive I believe?) way down on the radiator on the passenger side...and there is a big connector that often gives problems, particularly those who command more than 90% fan in their tune.
I'd suggest you clean those connections and check out the controller for water damage as a first step.
The fan is controlled by a control unit (a sort of variable frequency drive I believe?) way down on the radiator on the passenger side...and there is a big connector that often gives problems, particularly those who command more than 90% fan in their tune.
I'd suggest you clean those connections and check out the controller for water damage as a first step.
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I love this thread. We don't see cars like this in San Diego. It doesn't flood here. Is there any smell from the carpet or seats? The car looks perfect. Did you pay half the value for it? did you buy it to flip or just enjoy? By the way, get that poor thing away from the waters edge. I think it's had enough of H20!
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I love this thread. We don't see cars like this in San Diego. It doesn't flood here. Is there any smell from the carpet or seats? The car looks perfect. Did you pay half the value for it? did you buy it to flip or just enjoy? By the way, get that poor thing away from the waters edge. I think it's had enough of H20!
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The tech told me the ecm was not communicating with the fan or the evap system. It was not allowing the purge solenoid to operate. This was creating a large vacuum in the fuel tank.
So, now that the ECM and BCM have been replaced, I am problem free. Right now, after driving the car today, I feel very confident that I could take a cross country trip and not have to worry about it.
Thanks to everyone that helped and gave their assistance. I will check in next year and provide an update... Hopefully, the only thing it will need will be some new tires...
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So I took the car out to the local drag strip tonight and made three passes. Its been at least 15 years since I have made a pass.... (I used to have a high 10 second Camaro), and I have to say I was a little disapointed with the car.
My first pass was the best at 13.35 @ 108 leaving it in drive and going around the water box, straight to the line. I was expecting at least 12.80s...
What should a bone stock 2010 run?
My first pass was the best at 13.35 @ 108 leaving it in drive and going around the water box, straight to the line. I was expecting at least 12.80s...
What should a bone stock 2010 run?
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I was also interested in the price, not so that I could say YOU paid too much, but that I might be interested in buying one myself some day. I know they're probably half price but I wonder if anyone ever brought one back to full functionality. Naturally, you won't get as much if you ever sell it, but if you could come close to recouping your purchase and repair costs, it might be a good deal. So, what would be wrong with being STUCK with a Corvette that looks as good as any other for your lifetime???
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St. Jude Donor '08
Don't fret over those track times. Look at your 60 foot, you aren't going to get good times spinning or pedaling, particularly in the summer heat and humidity. Also, hot inlet air reduces timing to about 1/2 of commanded timing you would have on a cold day.
In the fall with drag radials you should be in the lower 12's.
In the fall with drag radials you should be in the lower 12's.
