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Water Under Drivers Seat. No start Issue
Recently purchased a 2002. After a heavy rain I came out and noticed the lock system acting oddly. Entered the car and turned the key. Everything on the dash lit up but the car wouldn't turn over. Seemed damp inside the cockpit. Slid the seats forward and found a good deal of water on the drivers side floor. It seems to be an ignition lock or alarm problem. But I am far from a tech. Any suggestions?
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09-13-2016, 06:33 AM
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If your car is a 2002, then it is a 996. Try posting in the 996 forum and you have a higher probability of getting some help. The folks here are mostly air cooled guys.
I will say that in the air cooled cars there are electronics under the seat, specifically the DME relay, which can prevent your car from starting. Perhaps start by drying things out and take it from there.
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09-16-2016, 06:03 AM
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First, disconnect the battery to prevent any more damage to electronics component.
Then pull out the seats and vacuum remaining water on the floor board. Then pull all the electronic boxes on the floor board, open them up and dry it up as much as you can. Spray some WD40 to displace remaining traces of water. Hopefully nothing is fried yet. Good luck.
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09-16-2016, 09:28 AM
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After opening the boxes and using a hair dryer set on the cold setting to blow out excess moisture, I would use isopropyl alcohol applied with a soft brush to dilute/evaporate the remaining moisture. Then follow with a hairdryer set on the cold setting to completely dry the components. Take your time and be sure to completely dry all connectors, as well as any nooks and crannies. I would not use petroleum products because they tend to cover and hold moisture in place. I would also avoid solvents that contain acetone or similar chemicals as they tend to degrade the material from which the components are made.
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09-16-2016, 07:59 PM
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Make sure you check the drains which are ahead of the windscreen, and on either side of the battery. Commonly referred to as "cowl drains" these typically are the cause of your interior water intrusion issues.
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09-19-2016, 10:29 AM
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