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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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Truck won't start.
I got the 7.3 Excursion in some deep water today. Front tires were almost all the way under water about an inch less. Tail pipe was half under water. Did not shut off while in water. Now it's a bit colder which I don't think has anything to do with it but just putting it out there. I am unable to start the truck. Will not try to roll over and I am unable to shift gear shifter. Steering wheel is not locked. Not sure but thinking neutral safety switch.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 08:50 PM
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Well...you probably got your starter wet. I never tried that so I don't know how they like it.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 10:16 PM
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You need a new driveway...

Hopefully just your starter. Try to hook a computer to the OBD II port and talk with the computer/check codes. If you got the computer wet, you will know pretty quick.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 10:24 PM
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The truck started a few times earlier after the puddle. It is 23 degrees so maybe it does have a big effect. Isn't the computer up high? Instrument panel lights up like it's supposed to
 
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 11:01 PM
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Computer is mounted right next to the emergency brake in the floorboard. Not much higher than the top of the front wheel.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 12:13 PM
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And the IDM is in the front fender well, and though they are sealed, they don't like water at all.
 
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You say it is not cranking when you turn the key to start! How good are batteries, battery connection, starter?
 
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It was the neutral safety switch
 
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Originally Posted by Gousetis
It was the neutral safety switch
nice. cheap and easy.
 
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Just remember your X is not amphibious in the future.
 
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Originally Posted by Nicmike
Just remember your X is not amphibious in the future.
wont do it again. Thinking of growing up lol
 
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