Misfire, battery drainage, and random problems since flood
#11
Senior Member
Where to start
@Marc D, thanks! I've never had to work on the connector blocks but I will definitely start checking those out. What would the tranny wire harness be doing or is that just a good place to start with cause of it being in water?
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\m/etal_5280 (11-06-2013)
#12
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Update; changed all the spark plugs and the replace a fuel injector, so far all misfire problems have ceased and the truck is running back to normal, including the battery dying. Engine is popping p0401 code so I'm going to look into cleaning out my EGR valve and see if Thatll fix the code. In the mean time I'm looking into replacing the plug wires and begin doing some preventative maintenance as you guys mentioned above.
Thanks [MENTION=154062]little nail[/MENTION], ill defiantly start checking out the alternator and starter as well as the trans wire harness like Marc D suggested.
Thanks [MENTION=154062]little nail[/MENTION], ill defiantly start checking out the alternator and starter as well as the trans wire harness like Marc D suggested.
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papa tiger (11-06-2013)
#13
At least U got it out of the water immediately not giving it days of soak time. Mine had a flash flood last summer, when I got home the water was rising and I waded out thru Knee deep to the rocker panel high water and slowly pulled it up on the hill of the drive. All OK but good to get home with all the intersections having 1 foot of water in them and the water rising another foot during the next 20 minutes.
#14
Senior Member
One other thing that wasn't mentioned is it wouldn't hurt to have the rear end drained and refilled with new fluid. To do that you will need black RTV silicone, 3 or 4 quarts of 75W140 synthetic gear lube, and if it's a locker a bottle of friction modifier. Water can seep in through the vent on top and cause corrosion on the bearings in the rear end. Hope you can get it all straightened out.
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papa tiger (11-08-2013)
#15
Disconnect battery and get it cjarged. Do not jump start it.