torque on demand problems

[VXorado]

water in the cab and all.

I would get the code first before looking through sensors- I go through water all the time with no problems. The TOD ECU is under the passenger seat so I hope you didn't get the cab too wet and fry the ECU.

Good luck

[samneil2000]

I believe the TOD brains are under the passenger seat. Might try unplugging and cleaning if that got wet. Hopefully it's nothing more serious.

One minute late...

[idrivem5]

Well... I ran the error code check as described, short #8 to #4, and got 12 on the check light? Doesn't that mean there is nothing wrong?

I disconnected the blue/white wire connector above the diff... not wet. Blew it with canned air and reconnected.

Checked the tire pressure all are within 1lb.

But when I drive, the truck feels like it is missing some power and the TOD lights start blinking after a few miles?

Any ideas?

[etlsport]

Well... I ran the error code check as described, short #8 to #4, and got 12 on the check light? Doesn't that mean there is nothing wrong?

I disconnected the blue/white wire connector above the diff... not wet. Blew it with canned air and reconnected.

Checked the tire pressure all are within 1lb.

But when I drive, the truck feels like it is missing some power and the TOD lights start blinking after a few miles?

Any ideas?

check all of your fluids too.. water in one of the differentials or in the transfer case could give you some odd issues too

[idrivem5]

I just looked under the passenger seat, it looks like I'll have to unmount the seat to get at the ECU?

And yes, unfortunately the cab had water over the seats.

I am thinking the only way to check the oils, transfer and diffs, is by changing them?

[etlsport]

I just looked under the passenger seat, it looks like I'll have to unmount the seat to get at the ECU?

And yes, unfortunately the cab had water over the seats.

I am thinking the only way to check the oils, transfer and diffs, is by changing them?

yes, you will have to remove the passenger seat. its very easy, there are (4) 14mm bolts. the two behind the seat are covered with plastic covers, just use a flat head screwdriver to pry the two sides off, then slide it back towards the rear door.

pretty much the only way is to change them. the diffs and transfer case all have fill plugs, if they are properly filled, you should be able to get to the fluid from the fill plug without draining, but you wont really be able to get a good sample from that

[idrivem5]

Roger that. Looks like I know what I'm doing tomorrow...

[idrivem5]

OK... I decided to try it right after driving and got a rear sensor error - #27. So I'll look into that and the ECU/Fluids and get back to you.

Anyone know where the connector is for the rear sensor?

Heres a shot of the U-Boat commander... it was in a free float at this point...

[vt_maverick]

Maybe while you already have one chair out you should just remove all the carpet and powder-coat / Line-X / Rhino-Line the floor? Can't imagine there's enough paper towels and carpet cleaner in the world to remove the "funk."

Also, is your alternator still working? IIRC it should have been totally immersed in water in this pic.

[vt_maverick]

Okay this is off subject but thought I'd share . I assume if you were in water deep enough to float that you didn't realize it was that deep until it was too late. I found this on a marine products site and thought it might be awesome for offroading. Basically it's a remote sonar sensor that floats on the water surface and transmits the depth back to the watch. Normally intended to be dropped off the side of a fishing boat, but seems like you could tie a small cord to it and then throw it into the center of a puddle. $83 including shipping.

http://www.valencemarine.com/Humminbird-RF35_p_152.html

[idrivem5]

Yeah... I keep saying.. "it didn't look that deep"... thanks for the tip, but I think I'll be sure next time... or go around. lesson learned.

Question: whats the IIRC (sorry feel like I should know that one)

And yep. Spot on, the funk is an aroma I can live without... smells like a swamp. I may pull it apart and spray it... Steam the carpets.

Alt is good so far. Cross the fingers, I shut it off once it began the float and before pulling it out, we disconnected the battery... let it dry out with heaters for a few days before applying power to be safe.

And yes... that water was friken cold.

Heres the water release following the extraction...

[vt_maverick]

That's a damn shame, looks like you have a very nice VX. Are those Nissan Frontier wheels with red-painted calipers?

[vt_maverick]

Btw here's a start if you decide you need entirely new carpet. This is for the rear only, but someone was trying to sell the front section as well a few weeks back. Can't remember if that sold or not.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-Is...Q5fAccessories

[idrivem5]

Yep, the rims fit and look nice I think... Subdued. thanks Nissan.

The calipers are painted with high temp paint... Did it myself.

[vt_maverick]

Nevermind, seems the front was already sold.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Isuzu...item19c39b42bd