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Gen 2 flood damage red triangle cd changer under water radio not working just crackles

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Ajj, Jan 5, 2024.

  1. Ajj

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    Radio crackles no radio cd. Reverse camera not working. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
     
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    welcome!
    the water actually rose above the cd changer?

    does the car work?

    i think the service manual might have a section on flood damage evaluation and repair
     
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    Sell it for scrap?

    What kind of water? Salt, fresh, clean, sewage?
     
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    Hi it went just above cd changer and navigation box. Car runs fine reversing camera now works and heater controls on screen now too.
     
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    It was water from a river not salt water it was in a car park
     
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    Fresh river water

    Thanks yes just above changer and navigation box. Car works fine. Red triangle though.
     
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    congratulations!
     
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    that whistling noise I hear, could it be the sound of ... Other Shoes, high overhead?