Drowned 105 Cruiser... Electrics?

Submitted: Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:21

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gilghana

Hi all,
after a stupid wading of a flooded road I managed to get my L/C105 GX (luckily my work vehicle and not my troopy!) Very badly stuck. The recovery involved a tractor (failed) and finally a CAT 545 log skidder. The end result was not pleasant - I really should have had a camera - and resulted in the vehicle largely filled with water. I have changed all fluids and drained all body sections. The interior is gonna take days to dry out (and smells like a cat's bed) and I won't even mention too much about the results of hydraulic lock except that it is lucky I have some con-rods lying in our store!!!
Anyway all this me and our mechanics can deal with, I was surprised to find that most electrics were okay, except that now the windows cannot be operated from the drivers arm rest panel, and the central locking is gone! The windows do still operate from their individual switches. I have changed the switch panel with another cruiser to check but the same result... No obvious fuses that I can see, so I would really appreciate it if anyone has any pointers!

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Reply By: Anthony (Vic) - Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:36

Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:36

I don't know if the window issue is similar to when you disconnect the battery on a 120 seriers prado.

After doing just that, the rear and passanger windows won't operate from the drivers panel but will work from the switch on each door.

After you fully lower and raise each window by the switch on each of the doors, it must reset something, and then the panel on the drivers door is ok againg and is able to operate each window. ?

It might be worth a go - cheers A

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Reply By: Laura aka diver 1 - Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:39

Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:39

no photos...next time be prepared!!!! LOL

I can picture it all the same

Laura

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Follow Up By: gilghana - Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:58

Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:58

Yup pictures would have told a thousand words... The vehicle had actually slipped off the road which was slightly banked and was sinking on the very soft edge while filling up from the passenger side :-) My passenger was shouting "there's water comming in" while I was muttering "of course there bloody is" while hurriedly switching off. My pax practically jumped over me to get out!

My HF radio was shorting out and making strange noises and the hands free phone kit was making a strange farting noise. Later lights started coming on that I had never seen before in my life and a pillow in the back of the car was floating around! To be honest while recovering I was pretty convinced it was gonna go over so was standing on the running boards, steering and prepared to bail at any moment.

Come to think of it video would have been even better!
Gil

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Reply By: Members - Bow - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 07:24

Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 07:24

Are you covered by Insurance ?

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Reply By: Member - Tim - Stratford (VIC) - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 08:26

Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 08:26

Gil,

I did the same to one of our work 105's a few years ago - deep water, no traction, long story....

Water came in through the exhust pipe and flooded the engine. Water in the front was almost over the dash and my butt was wet sitting on the drivers' seat.

Managed to get snatched out and drained everything. All the way back to the office the SRS lights were flashing and the central locking (aftermarket) was locking, unlocking, locking, etc. Was a costly rebuilt.

Not sure how they got on with the electrics.

Tim

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Follow Up By: gilghana - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 23:38

Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 23:38

Yup it seems the electrics are not easy! Had our electrical engineer have a quick look and he reckons a good few hours with a multi meter and he can get it right! If not, well I can live with out central locking!!
Gil

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Reply By: Member - Peter D M - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 19:19

Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 19:19

g,day from my limited experience once a vehicle has been seriously "drowned" the electrics will never be the same again, more so if any salt water, and insurance companies will declare total loss and pay out unless you havnt driven through road closed signs etc. or been an idiot.

regards peter

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Follow Up By: gilghana - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 23:46

Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 23:46

Thanks for everyone for replying. Yes the vehicle is insured, but it is not worth claiming (I am in Ghana!) as there is really no one - including the local "dealer" - who can do the job that much better than our own workshops... Just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas of what to check, but we will get there. If I was to claim it would go to the dealer who would mess around, wait 3 months for parts and probably damage more than they repair!!!

Strangely enough my vehicle before that was a 105 'poverty pack' which ended up under a tree (normally would have been a total loss, but was beaten out into pretty good shape!) and I didn't have a camera then either!!

Tough vehicles!
Gil

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Reply By: Bushtrek - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 14:46

Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 14:46

Gilghana,
Send me a message to email address :fingc@optushome.com.au and I will mail you the troubleshooting guides in pdf format, for Power Window Control System.

Cheers

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