deep water
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From: South Louisiana
06 SLK55, 22 EQS450
deep water
I have an '06 cdi. I was driving in heavy rains and was going through some deep water. I drove through similar deep water about 2 weeks ago with no problem. normally, a diesel engine doesn't have that much problem with it. But this time, the car stalled. I was out of the water and trying to drive into a driveway (slight incline). I tried waiting for a couple of minutes and trying to start it again and it doesn't crank at all. when I put the key in the ignition, i turn the key and wait for the glow plug light to turn off, then, try cranking it. The lights that are showing up, i don't know. so a couple of questions....
1. which lights are supposed to be displayed when starting the car. if i know this, then i can know for sure which lights remain on. that may help to diagnose the problem.
2. There is not even a sound from the engine when I try and crank it So I am assuming it is electrical. The battery seems fine. could it be the starter fuse maybe?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! thanks!
1. which lights are supposed to be displayed when starting the car. if i know this, then i can know for sure which lights remain on. that may help to diagnose the problem.
2. There is not even a sound from the engine when I try and crank it So I am assuming it is electrical. The battery seems fine. could it be the starter fuse maybe?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! thanks!
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 116
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From: South Louisiana
06 SLK55, 22 EQS450
UPDATE: I went underneath the car and looked at the starter. I tested it and found the starter was dead. At first, i thought it may have actually hydrolocked but there wasn't any water in the air filter. but as a precaution, i checked to make sure the crankshaft turned and it did. so major crisis averted!!! I took down the starter (which was a major pain in the ****). I will be replacing it in the next week or so after i get my new starter. Thanks for everyone who viewed/replied.
