I have a 2007 Subaru outback base model which was flooded during Sandy and I've been trying to put her back together. I only had liability insurance on the vehicle a the time so I was not covered. I have been trying to get help from the dealer but they refuse to look at the car, which is ok.
Anyway this is where I am at. The water on the interior only came halfway up to the speakers which are mounted in the door. I ripped out the carpet seats, and sent out the ECM to be rebuilt. I cleaned every electrical connector, and sat a heater inside the car day after day to dry it out. I also replaced the battery. The ECM was not salvageable, and I had to have one rebuilt from a donor vehicle of the same options engine size ect as mine. After replacing the ECM, do I need to have the factory security system reset? Is there anything else I need to do?
Second problem is, the engine does not start. I am not sure if it is solely caused by the security system or not. I do have fuel, the pump turns on as it should. When it comes to the spark, I have spark but only once for a split second when I turn the key to the on position. It will spark once, then nothing. I did test my other 07 Subaru which runs perfect, and it does not spark when the key is just turned to the on position. Any ideas of what can cause this? Is there any other sensors or switches that I should check that are located in a area in which they could have been damaged and replaced?
I know allot of people say once a car has water damage that it is Junk, but I am attached to the car, the body is in mint condition, plus there is too much waste in this world already. I rather not junk it, and give it all I can to try and fix it. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Or maybe if there is a independent Subaru Mechanic located here in Long Island NY who would not mind guiding me in the right direction that would be great.
Thanks for any help, or suggestions you may give me.
Anyway this is where I am at. The water on the interior only came halfway up to the speakers which are mounted in the door. I ripped out the carpet seats, and sent out the ECM to be rebuilt. I cleaned every electrical connector, and sat a heater inside the car day after day to dry it out. I also replaced the battery. The ECM was not salvageable, and I had to have one rebuilt from a donor vehicle of the same options engine size ect as mine. After replacing the ECM, do I need to have the factory security system reset? Is there anything else I need to do?
Second problem is, the engine does not start. I am not sure if it is solely caused by the security system or not. I do have fuel, the pump turns on as it should. When it comes to the spark, I have spark but only once for a split second when I turn the key to the on position. It will spark once, then nothing. I did test my other 07 Subaru which runs perfect, and it does not spark when the key is just turned to the on position. Any ideas of what can cause this? Is there any other sensors or switches that I should check that are located in a area in which they could have been damaged and replaced?
I know allot of people say once a car has water damage that it is Junk, but I am attached to the car, the body is in mint condition, plus there is too much waste in this world already. I rather not junk it, and give it all I can to try and fix it. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Or maybe if there is a independent Subaru Mechanic located here in Long Island NY who would not mind guiding me in the right direction that would be great.
Thanks for any help, or suggestions you may give me.