My Truck was submerged in clean fresh water for about 2 hours up to the rear view mirror during a recent levy erosion. When the water subsided I had it towed to my home. I replaced all engine fluids and the transmission fluid/filter. I charged the battery, and added fresh gasoline. When I went to try and turn it over all the interior and exterior electrical seemed to be in working condition, but when the key is turned to the start position, I here a loud "bump" but the starter motor does no engage. It sounds like the soleniod is engaging the motor but it is not turning the flywheel.
My question is: Is this the behavior of a fried computer OR is it possibly a short in the starter motor. Can I expect to get this truck running given the water? or is it a lost cause?
My question is: Is this the behavior of a fried computer OR is it possibly a short in the starter motor. Can I expect to get this truck running given the water? or is it a lost cause?
Jul 22, 2008 at 5:11 PM
