Help with a drowned landcruiser

Submitted: Saturday, Sep 02, 2017 at 21:33
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Gday all.

Today my vdj76 has encountered some rather extreme issues and as a consequence i am seeking to draw on EO's wealth of knowledge:)

It started when trying a deep puddle at a place called telephone lane ( some perth members may know)
But i ended up getting stuck with water about halfway up the doors (not much made it inside )
After being pulled out by a passing by legend i left it on and let it drain before taking to the road to make sure all was well.
After returning to tbe track however about 200mtrs in the battery light came on (before hitting any real puddles)
After coming on i noticed the voltage drop very slowly and stay abit above 9v probably 10 or 11v
About 700 mtrs down the track (its very difficult so this took about an hour after getting stuck a bit and taking panel damage :)....)
However it stalled and then woulnt start at this point so i called a mate to give us a jump
After starting i had no instruments except coolant temp and the other warning lights,
We drove home with temperamental indicators and my phone as the speedo at this point the engine lacked power severely untill the turbo kicked in then it felt just like normal however lower in the rpm range it was a terrible slug
We cleaned it then made our way to get a late lunch and whilst waiting in the carpark the engine died we got a tow and tried to start it that way however i refuses to start and no forms of electronics respond except the trusty warning lights and the windows give winding a shot aswell. Long story short the cruza is dead and im on dire need of any assistance in diagnosing and ultimately fixing the problem.

I do however have some thoughts of my own

First thing is i am wondering if maybe the fuel pump couldnt run as the batterys were so low?

Or maybe it had someting to do with the injectors ?

Also is this all caused by the alternator or could other water also be causing these issues ?.

Sorry if this is long winded but im just wanting to explain as best i can

Cheers jet

Ps. Thanks heaps in advance all help is appreciated

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