FlyinMatt75
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It's rained pretty hard twice in the past 2 weeks where I live. Both times it has caused problems gett8ng the truck started.
1st time the expy just cranked and cracked but never fired. No water on the fusebox under the hood or inside under the dash. No visible water running down the firewall onto the engine. Did notice the vent fans would turn on without needing to insert and turn the key to "on".
2nd time the battery was totally dead. Put it on the charger and the lights dimly came on even though the headlight switch was off. Let it charge and finally started. Vent fans worked with no key again.
Both times the truck needed to sit a while after the rain to dry out some. I've checked cowl drains and they are clear. Hood seal up by the windsheild is good. I'm not seeing water in the cab either.
Anybody got some ideas where to look? Is it possible for a leak on the rear hatch to cause this much trouble?? I think I may have a leak back there. It's going to rain tomorrow so I covered the front with a tarp, so we'll see if the back is the culprit but I doubt it.
Appreciate any advice you may have!
1st time the expy just cranked and cracked but never fired. No water on the fusebox under the hood or inside under the dash. No visible water running down the firewall onto the engine. Did notice the vent fans would turn on without needing to insert and turn the key to "on".
2nd time the battery was totally dead. Put it on the charger and the lights dimly came on even though the headlight switch was off. Let it charge and finally started. Vent fans worked with no key again.
Both times the truck needed to sit a while after the rain to dry out some. I've checked cowl drains and they are clear. Hood seal up by the windsheild is good. I'm not seeing water in the cab either.
Anybody got some ideas where to look? Is it possible for a leak on the rear hatch to cause this much trouble?? I think I may have a leak back there. It's going to rain tomorrow so I covered the front with a tarp, so we'll see if the back is the culprit but I doubt it.
Appreciate any advice you may have!
