Okay, here is the problem. My car was flooded about a week ago, water was as high as to the tip of my seats. So the whole floor was flooded as well as my exhaust. I did manage to get my car started, but it will idle at about 600 rpm and sometimes die. My ecu was on the floor of my car, so I thought that might be the problem. I don't know what to do, and my town doesn't know anything about hondas. SO PLEASE HELP!

 

Were you driving the car when it got flooded? Do you have an AEM cold air intake and sucked up some water? You might want to try doing a compression test to see if you bent your valves (assuming you sucked in some water).

 

My first suggestion would be to disconnect the battery and let it sit for DAYS... before doing anything...

try to let it dry out... take off stuff that will trap water... like the intake air tube... the ecu cover... take out the carpet and seats... just dry to get it dry before you mess with it...

 

I'll have to agree with NonovUrbizniz on this one. I installed stereos prof. for five years, and Ive seen this kind of thing a few times. keep power away from all the electronicas until everything is BONE DRY . otherwise you will smell the most horrid carcinogenic smoke ever, BBQ'd electronics.

 

You'll have to disconnect and clean EVERY electrical connection on the car. Change ALL fluids, rad, oil, trans, brake, even windshield washer fluid. Wheel bearings could be toast. Carpet, upholstery, headliner, door panels all need to be really well cleaned or the car will STINK FOREVER. Clean and grease every part on the car that moves. Hinges, door locks, seat adjusters, pedals, cables.

There is a good reason insurance companies total flooded cars. Getting them good as new costs more in time and parts than they are worth. If you are not covered, then Ma Nature just said "Bend over" when she sent the flood your way.

 

thanks everyone for the advice. The car is up and running, and the only problem I seem to have is with my vafc and my ecu. Otherwise the engine is still strong, hopefully I can get the smell out of my car. Thanks again.

 

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try to let it dry out... take off stuff that will trap water... like the intake air tube... the ecu cover... take out the carpet and seats... just dry to get it dry before you mess with it...

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my thoughts exactly