I had left my car (07 S60R) parked on the street and left on another car to pick up some stuff for work (too big to fit in my car). On the way back it started raining heavily, and apparently the pumps that are supposed to take water out from the streets were clogged so when I got back, my car was almost half way up the wheels in water... I opted to leave it and wait for the water to go down rather than turn it on and have water in the engine. Water kept rising and got to half way up the wheels.<p>Finally it stopped raining, water went down, I went to move the car (it was going to start raining again) and discovered water got in (about 2 inches on the floor). I dried as much as I could with a vacuum cleaner (that does water also) and turned it on to go home (safe place!). I got an error immediately about the active chassis system... drove home and there was nothing wrong with the way it drove. My friend told me he saw water come out of the exhaust pipe when I turned it on.<p>The next day I wanted to take it to the dealership to have it looked at, and it wouldn't turn on (took 2 tries). After it did, I got the same active chassis error and also anti skid and an engine error... got on the highway and the car wouldn't shift to 4th (automatic). I looked at the messages and I got a brake error... don't remember exactly what it said. Got off the highway, called a flatbed truck and had it taken there. When we put it on the flat bed truck water was still coming out because of the incline. The driver told me: "man... water damage... your car is totaled!"<p>I thought it was just the computer, and when I go to the dealership, they told me it was maybe just that, and they would need to rip the carpet to check for more damage and they would let me know.<p>So my question to you guys is: "based on these facts, do you think I can keep it?" Will I have more troubles later? What should I make sure the dealer does to avoid any further complications? Will the bottom rails of the seats rust?<p>Thanks for any input... I am really hoping it is ok. (my insurance would pay if it is totaled, and I got that extra insurance that would cover whatever difference from book value and price paid.)<p>Once again, Thanks!
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Re: Flood damage question (Akeron)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Akeron</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">(my insurance would pay if it is totaled, and I got that extra insurance that would cover whatever difference from book value and price paid.)<p>Once again, Thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE><p>Sorry to hear that man. I believe that other insurance is called "GAP insurance."
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Akeron</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">(my insurance would pay if it is totaled, and I got that extra insurance that would cover whatever difference from book value and price paid.)<p>Once again, Thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE><p>Sorry to hear that man. I believe that other insurance is called "GAP insurance."
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yeah another parts car woot
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But wouldn't these parts that break need to be underwater? if they replace everything that was underwater I should be ok right? Tried looking for any new R online, but I think it is too late to find those <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/frown.gif" BORDER="0">
But wouldn't these parts that break need to be underwater? if they replace everything that was underwater I should be ok right? Tried looking for any new R online, but I think it is too late to find those <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/frown.gif" BORDER="0">
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Re: (Akeron)
Dude that sucks huge donkey d*ck!! Sorry for the loss! <p>I'd say she's a goner. Keeping a water damaged R is like roller staking on a 2x4 across the Grand Canyon.<p>Sure the dealer can replace the parts that where soaked, but there is no telling which other parts have shorted or will short out in the future.
Dude that sucks huge donkey d*ck!! Sorry for the loss! <p>I'd say she's a goner. Keeping a water damaged R is like roller staking on a 2x4 across the Grand Canyon.<p>Sure the dealer can replace the parts that where soaked, but there is no telling which other parts have shorted or will short out in the future.
Re: Flood damage question (JRL)
ok, so wait to see what insurance has to say...<p>what sucks the most is I have no idea what to replace it with if it is gone. I hope they say it was something minor... it was really 2 inches of water, it didn't even touch the bottom of the seats.<p>I mean, if the insurance says it is not totaled, it is not like I can fight it right?
ok, so wait to see what insurance has to say...<p>what sucks the most is I have no idea what to replace it with if it is gone. I hope they say it was something minor... it was really 2 inches of water, it didn't even touch the bottom of the seats.<p>I mean, if the insurance says it is not totaled, it is not like I can fight it right?
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if its not total , better hope they fix everything the first time. <p>At least it was a fresh water flood and not a sal****er one other wise you would be fugged . <p><br>oh saw where your from ..... that sucks
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well, if they don't fix everything the first time, I'll make sure to tell insurance people that any other damage related to this incident will be on the same claim! so I don't get hit by the deductible again.<p>I'll get you guys some pics tomorrow of the other cars I saw.... some had water almost covering the trunk.<p>I've been looking at cars all day online. There is NOTHING I want (that I can afford <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0"> ).
well, if they don't fix everything the first time, I'll make sure to tell insurance people that any other damage related to this incident will be on the same claim! so I don't get hit by the deductible again.<p>I'll get you guys some pics tomorrow of the other cars I saw.... some had water almost covering the trunk.<p>I've been looking at cars all day online. There is NOTHING I want (that I can afford <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0"> ).
I once had a similar issue with my 04 R. It didn't get wet inside that I knew of though...The water came up pretty high, but not to the extent you got it seems. Mine was also a stick...don't know if that matters or not. Anyhow, I needed soem new computer for the 4C computer that was under the drivers seat and they replaced that for me. Beyond that, the car was fine and never had any issues. <p>Each case is so very unique it would be hard to say, I just hope that they are able to either get you to a place where you feel comfortable with getting the car back or just replacing it. <p>Good luck!
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Re: (fasts60r)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>fasts60r</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I once had a similar issue with my 04 R. It didn't get wet inside that I knew of though...The water came up pretty high, but not to the extent you got it seems. Mine was also a stick...don't know if that matters or not. Anyhow, I needed soem new computer for the 4C computer that was under the drivers seat and they replaced that for me. Beyond that, the car was fine and never had any issues. <p>Each case is so very unique it would be hard to say, I just hope that they are able to either get you to a place where you feel comfortable with getting the car back or just replacing it. <p>Good luck!</TD></TR></TABLE><p>The SUM (Suspension Module, 4C Computer) is on the driver's side of the center console, not under the seat. The original poster would have had to have the water up to about the top of the center console to submerge that. <p>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>fasts60r</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I once had a similar issue with my 04 R. It didn't get wet inside that I knew of though...The water came up pretty high, but not to the extent you got it seems. Mine was also a stick...don't know if that matters or not. Anyhow, I needed soem new computer for the 4C computer that was under the drivers seat and they replaced that for me. Beyond that, the car was fine and never had any issues. <p>Each case is so very unique it would be hard to say, I just hope that they are able to either get you to a place where you feel comfortable with getting the car back or just replacing it. <p>Good luck!</TD></TR></TABLE><p>The SUM (Suspension Module, 4C Computer) is on the driver's side of the center console, not under the seat. The original poster would have had to have the water up to about the top of the center console to submerge that. <p>
Re: (Needsdecaf)
Please do not flame me... but I thought the thing under the seat was an amp or something... <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0"><p>Anyways... yeah, like I said... there was only about 2 inches of water on the floor and the water from outside came to about half way up the wheels barely covering the volvo logo on the wheels. I really do not understand why it could be totaled.<p>Is there a difference between the 04 and the 07 in computer placement?<p>sorry but I am a real noob when it comes to this stuff... I just know how to drive it <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/smile.gif" BORDER="0"><p>edit:<p>ok so water to the red line...<p><A HREF="http://gallery.me.com/arges1337#100002/side-2" TARGET="_blank">http://gallery.me.com/arges1337#100002/side-2</A><p><BR><BR>
<i>Modified by Akeron at 10:44 AM 6-8-2009</i>
Please do not flame me... but I thought the thing under the seat was an amp or something... <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0"><p>Anyways... yeah, like I said... there was only about 2 inches of water on the floor and the water from outside came to about half way up the wheels barely covering the volvo logo on the wheels. I really do not understand why it could be totaled.<p>Is there a difference between the 04 and the 07 in computer placement?<p>sorry but I am a real noob when it comes to this stuff... I just know how to drive it <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/smile.gif" BORDER="0"><p>edit:<p>ok so water to the red line...<p><A HREF="http://gallery.me.com/arges1337#100002/side-2" TARGET="_blank">http://gallery.me.com/arges1337#100002/side-2</A><p><BR><BR>
<i>Modified by Akeron at 10:44 AM 6-8-2009</i>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Arbelac</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">IIRC, the component under the passenger seat is the yaw sensor for the anti-skid system; if it got wet it's fried, hence the anti-skid warning message.</TD></TR></TABLE><p>The box under the passenger seat is the stereo amp. <p>The accelerometers for the 4C and yaw system are in the front bumper and rear side compartments.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Arbelac</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">IIRC, the component under the passenger seat is the yaw sensor for the anti-skid system; if it got wet it's fried, hence the anti-skid warning message.</TD></TR></TABLE><p>The box under the passenger seat is the stereo amp. <p>The accelerometers for the 4C and yaw system are in the front bumper and rear side compartments.
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thank you Needsdecaf. This makes more sense since those parts are the ones that were underwater... assuming the accelerometers are at about fog light height or maybe a little higher.<p>Thanks everyone for all the input<p>
thank you Needsdecaf. This makes more sense since those parts are the ones that were underwater... assuming the accelerometers are at about fog light height or maybe a little higher.<p>Thanks everyone for all the input<p>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Needsdecaf</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>The box under the passenger seat is the stereo amp. <p>The accelerometers for the 4C and yaw system are in the front bumper and rear side compartments. </TD></TR></TABLE><p>My bad, I was thinking they were in the same place as the XC90.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Needsdecaf</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>The box under the passenger seat is the stereo amp. <p>The accelerometers for the 4C and yaw system are in the front bumper and rear side compartments. </TD></TR></TABLE><p>My bad, I was thinking they were in the same place as the XC90.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Akeron</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thank you Needsdecaf. This makes more sense since those parts are the ones that were underwater... assuming the accelerometers are at about fog light height or maybe a little higher.<p>Thanks everyone for all the input<p></TD></TR></TABLE><p>They are at about bumper level. Judging by the line, they shouldn't have gotten wet.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Akeron</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thank you Needsdecaf. This makes more sense since those parts are the ones that were underwater... assuming the accelerometers are at about fog light height or maybe a little higher.<p>Thanks everyone for all the input<p></TD></TR></TABLE><p>They are at about bumper level. Judging by the line, they shouldn't have gotten wet.
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waves maybe? had some people going around driving like 20mph<p>edit: like these 2 idiots:<p><A HREF="http://gallery.me.com/arges1337/100002/DSC_0088" TARGET="_blank">http://gallery.me.com/arges1337/100002/DSC_0088</A><p>my car was in a higher spot than that m3 around the corner so it wasnt that bad.
waves maybe? had some people going around driving like 20mph<p>edit: like these 2 idiots:<p><A HREF="http://gallery.me.com/arges1337/100002/DSC_0088" TARGET="_blank">http://gallery.me.com/arges1337/100002/DSC_0088</A><p>my car was in a higher spot than that m3 around the corner so it wasnt that bad.
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