I just tried to go out on my 97 GSI this weekend for the first time in 3-4 weeks. Its been sitting on the lift over (fresh) water.
I plugged in the lanyard and got the familiar beeps and the guage came on. Pushed the start button and nothing happened. Took the battery out and charged it, reinstalled and tried again- nothing. So, looked at fuses and all okay. Traced the wires back from the starter motor to the rear electrical box by the battery. Took the cover off (along with the components that are attached) and noticed the electrical box was about 1/3 full of water! The components attached to the lid were wet.
Where do I go from here? Obviously when I get the thing fixed I will need to replace the seal.
Any chance that these components will work once dry? If so, what's the best way to dry them? Electrical contact cleaner maybe?
If there is a possibility they are ruined which parts do I need to buy? Solonoid? Ignition coil?
Thanks for your help!
I plugged in the lanyard and got the familiar beeps and the guage came on. Pushed the start button and nothing happened. Took the battery out and charged it, reinstalled and tried again- nothing. So, looked at fuses and all okay. Traced the wires back from the starter motor to the rear electrical box by the battery. Took the cover off (along with the components that are attached) and noticed the electrical box was about 1/3 full of water! The components attached to the lid were wet.
Where do I go from here? Obviously when I get the thing fixed I will need to replace the seal.
Any chance that these components will work once dry? If so, what's the best way to dry them? Electrical contact cleaner maybe?
If there is a possibility they are ruined which parts do I need to buy? Solonoid? Ignition coil?
Thanks for your help!