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stevo666 · 25th November 2013, 17:21

Forgot to do mine - missus driving to work and car spluttered to a halt - everything worked except engine - tried everything and then thought about plenum drain, not sure if the 12 inches or so of water in there helped the ecu much - will send off ecu next week to ecu doctor (or any recommendations especially if power increase could be involved) for test and repair......hopefully car will then at least start and hopefully no other issues....espcially as car will now only be used for towing next year.

Anthony & Maricel · 25th November 2013, 17:44

I would contact Marina Brian first before sending it off to the ECU doctor.

Dazwood · 25th November 2013, 17:59

just done mine to for the first time, after reading these, Good job I did as the water was nearly up to the bottom of the ECU.

Avulon · 25th November 2013, 18:25

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Originally Posted by stevo666

Forgot to do mine - missus driving to work and car spluttered to a halt - everything worked except engine - tried everything and then thought about plenum drain, not sure if the 12 inches or so of water in there helped the ecu much - will send off ecu next week to ecu doctor (or any recommendations especially if power increase could be involved) for test and repair......hopefully car will then at least start and hopefully no other issues....espcially as car will now only be used for towing next year.

give it a couple of days to thoroughly dry out in the airing cupboard or other warm dry place and then give it a go before you do anything else. Who knows it may work fine once dry.

stevo666 · 25th November 2013, 18:40

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Originally Posted by Avulon

give it a couple of days to thoroughly dry out in the airing cupboard or other warm dry place and then give it a go before you do anything else. Who knows it may work fine once dry.

left it for a week - unfortunately no improvement.
out of interest what is the box sitting next to ecu - a relay of some kind? this also needed drying out!
no comms from ecu on a friends diagnostic.
Have emailed Brian......

if it gets too expensive may have to sell her as is

......as now only used as a 'spare'/ tow car...

Avulon · 25th November 2013, 19:28

Oh well bad luck there with the ECU, but I'd think that Brian can get you sorted if anyone can. Your car is a Diesel yes? then I think the relay will be the glow plug relay.

marinabrian · 26th November 2013, 14:21

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Originally Posted by stevo666

left it for a week - unfortunately no improvement.
out of interest what is the box sitting next to ecu - a relay of some kind? this also needed drying out!
no comms from ecu on a friends diagnostic.
Have emailed Brian......

if it gets too expensive may have to sell her as is

......as now only used as a 'spare'/ tow car...

PM sent

Brian

George7 · 13th December 2013, 18:26

I've been meaning to get round to doing this for quite a while. I think if my 190 passes its MOT tomorrow, I'll go and buy the bits needed and get it done. Hopefully it's not too bad as I can't hear any sloshing when driving, but I'm a bit worried nonetheless.

suzublu · 13th December 2013, 18:33

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Originally Posted by George7

I've been meaning to get round to doing this for quite a while. I think if my 190 passes its MOT tomorrow, I'll go and buy the bits needed and get it done. Hopefully it's not too bad as I can't hear any sloshing when driving, but I'm a bit worried nonetheless.

You don't need to buy any bits to check the plenum,just a pozi screwdriver to remove scrivet screw,then lever off the window clips,& remove cover.

Woof25 · 13th December 2013, 18:56

Then fit the aquariam foam as suggested earlier to block leaves and lett water run through then sllep better at night lol

25th November 2013, 19:28	#56
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Oh well bad luck there with the ECU, but I'd think that Brian can get you sorted if anyone can. Your car is a Diesel yes? then I think the relay will be the glow plug relay. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

13th December 2013, 18:26	#58
George7 Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Colchester Posts: 77 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've been meaning to get round to doing this for quite a while. I think if my 190 passes its MOT tomorrow, I'll go and buy the bits needed and get it done. Hopefully it's not too bad as I can't hear any sloshing when driving, but I'm a bit worried nonetheless. __________________ 2003 Trophy Blue 190+

25th November 2013, 17:21	#51
stevo666 Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Forgot to do mine - missus driving to work and car spluttered to a halt - everything worked except engine - tried everything and then thought about plenum drain, not sure if the 12 inches or so of water in there helped the ecu much - will send off ecu next week to ecu doctor (or any recommendations especially if power increase could be involved) for test and repair......hopefully car will then at least start and hopefully no other issues....espcially as car will now only be used for towing next year.

25th November 2013, 17:44	#52
Anthony & Maricel This is my second home Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8L pre production S573 AOX Vin 001493 Feb 1999 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 5,145 Thanks: 642 Thanked 318 Times in 259 Posts	I would contact Marina Brian first before sending it off to the ECU doctor.

25th November 2013, 17:59	#53
Dazwood Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Haydock Posts: 67 Thanks: 25 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	just done mine to for the first time, after reading these, Good job I did as the water was nearly up to the bottom of the ECU.

13th December 2013, 18:56	#60
Woof25 Passed Away Rover 75 Saloon CDti Se A Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North London Posts: 2,500 Thanks: 5 Thanked 401 Times in 287 Posts	Then fit the aquariam foam as suggested earlier to block leaves and lett water run through then sllep better at night lol