Weird stuff happening after got flooded (2002 Yaris 1.4l Diesel) - Toyota Yaris Forums

B.B._07 · 08-21-2018, 04:31 PM

If the car smells like old rain water then water did get into the car even if you can't see it. Pull up the carpet in a few places and see if the insulation under the carpet is damp. Some cars have floorboards that are sloped to the back so water will collect in the rear foot-wells regardless of how it got in. Also check the spare tire area, and the rear storage spaces around the tire arches.

The problem with water damaged cars is that they can seem normal but can suffer from odd electrical problems. I'd check all the connections, ground points, and fuses of the starting system for any trapped water or signs of corrosion. Did your mechanic try to jump the starter manually? That can narrow things down to a bad starter/solenoid or the rest of the starting system.

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08-21-2018, 04:31 PM	#7
B.B._07 Drives: 07 5dr Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: YYC Posts: 197	If the car smells like old rain water then water did get into the car even if you can't see it. Pull up the carpet in a few places and see if the insulation under the carpet is damp. Some cars have floorboards that are sloped to the back so water will collect in the rear foot-wells regardless of how it got in. Also check the spare tire area, and the rear storage spaces around the tire arches. The problem with water damaged cars is that they can seem normal but can suffer from odd electrical problems. I'd check all the connections, ground points, and fuses of the starting system for any trapped water or signs of corrosion. Did your mechanic try to jump the starter manually? That can narrow things down to a bad starter/solenoid or the rest of the starting system.