Just bought a 2002 Accord EX that was in a flood. Current condition:
Pro's...

• Runs
• Starts when above freezing

Cons...

• Won't start when below freezing
• All the power windows wont work, no power to them
• Horn wont work, no power to it
• When motor warms up the idle pulsates
• Turn signals don't work

Here are some wild cards:

• Sometimes when you turn on the for ways they work, just for a couple of seconds

Here is what I have done so far:

• Changed all standard fuses in the fuse box

Here are some things I am considering to be problem areas:

1. PCV valve: http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/H...acement-Guide/
2. EFI Main Relay? http://techauto.awardspace.com/mainrelaydefine.html
3. Starter? Some said that the no-start-when-freezing could simply be the starter...

Comments Anyone?

 

Water in the elec harness causing all sorts of fun resistance ?

Thats my first guess.

 

How deep was this flood?

I'd remove the turn signal relay, take apart and dryout with 90% rubbing alcohol.

 

^^^ Same, Plus put back together, Check electrical continuity to the components and replace where needed.

Made me wanna know how deep this flood was now or seller not tell ?

 

Thanks Guys, I will to dry out the signal relay and see if that helps that problem. Not sure, it came from a warehouse and nobody seemed to know, good news is that it probably didn't set in the water for long because there wasn't a water line.
Bad news is that the trunk had water in it so it was reasonably high. I do wonder if maybe the back of the car was submerged deeper than the rest of the car because there isn't even a hint of the typical "musty" water smell that most flooded car interiors have.
Interesting project, just hope I don't get screwed too badly

$3400 for a 2002 EX with 133K miles, good deal or bad?

 

Copart car?

I hope you flushed all of the following fluids

Oil trans and engine
Brake
Power steering
Antifreeze

 

Not Copart, local warehouse that buys from insurance auctions. I've bought almost a dozen wrecks from them over the past couple of years.

No, just picked up the car, thanks for the list! I'll plan on flushing those ASAP, good call

 

Any relays and such that you suspect is wet or has moisture inside then just put then in a zip-loc bag with white rice and seal it. White rice will dry everything out.

 

Nice! Yeah, I did that with a phone once but I hadn't thought of that yet for the car, cool!

 

Update: Found several relay's were corroded and not working, but the real problem here seems to be the ECU or main computer which is located under the radio, hidden behind the carpet, fastened to the floor.
When I opened the ECU some of the connections were clearly rusted through and others heavily corroded

 

The auto parts store told me that my ECU would not need to be "flashed" or programmed in order to work, they were wrong, I think. The company I bought the honda ECU from said that it would need to be programmed.

oh, and here is a cool resource: http://www.hondapartsnow.com/Page_Pr...(Engine%20Room)

 

#1: I would never have bought that car with the mileage and tranny issues they are known for, especially flooded.

#2: there is a member on 6thgenaccord.com who is selling a 01 Automatic tranny ECU for $20. Cant tell from his part# on the ECU if it is V6 or 4 cylinder
He is a well-respected good member and will not screw you over. I have bought a couple parts from him and he is legit.

http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=32598



#3: Take out the immobilizer chip and you'll save some $$$.

http://www.j32a.com/showthread.php?t...ht=immobilizer

 

Interesting, thanks for the links! This seems to be an all inclusive list of issues that this model has: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...a-accord-2.htm
I'm not really to worried about the transmission, I have a '01 civic that is also tagged under the "problem era" but it has been amazing.
I had a '97 accord before this, and I sold it with 260,000+ miles and it was still going strong so needless to say, I'm pretty confident in accords

 

Horrible purchase IMO for that price, that mileage for a flood vehicle.

This is not like your Civic with the 'problem era' this is a known problem that happens to well treated Accords, ignoring the fact your transmission sat in water.

Personally? I'd buy a parts Accord and swap all the wiring harness from it. Who knows what the condition of them are. I'd also be removing the carpet and looking for mold.

 

@muffin girl- http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Re...&wa=wsignin1.0

 

Final problem remaining is still the uneven idle when the motor is warm. I am thinking that it is the EGR valve: https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/where-egr-valve-located-2467697/

??? Any thoughts? Found this thread to support my idea as well... http://www.hondaaccordforum.com/foru...ustment-38003/

 

two more helpful links:
http://www.hondaaccordforum.com/foru...problem-35704/
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/cleaning-iacv-fitv-tb-1844067/

 

Nice 5 month bump? Showed up on subscribed topics.........

I appreciate the sarcasm, but I don't consider 'MSN Autos' exactly the information-mecca for Honda Accord V6 transmissions - and even they have a big fat red X over it..........

By all means enjoy your purchase but I wouldn't be surprised when your find the transmission is ****ed.

And there are a **** ton of threads regarding fluctuating idles. I would suggest you use the Advanced Search in the Accord section. There is more than sufficient FAQ and solution threads.

Edit

As a side note as well....I'm not sure how MSN Autos pulled the KBB value because KBB says otherwise. And your car were honestly be rated 'Poor' due to the flooding - wiring ruined, ECU ruined, etc

Fair $5400
Some mechanical or cosmetic defects.
Needs servicing, but is still in reasonable running condition. Has a clean title history.
The paint, body and/or interior may need professional servicing.
The tires may need replacing.
May have some repairable rust damage.

http://www.kbb.com/honda/accord/2002...condition=fair

 

miffin you are the reason I lay awake every night dreaming of drowning at sea...