Hurricane Helene did a number on our vehicles. Spyder F3 started after sitting in about 1 foot of salt water from the storm surge. Seems to run fine, but suddenly the battery light came on. We rinsed the salt water of as soon and as good as possible. We're in between insurances. Still have our old insurance, but we had to switch, because our insurances Isn't in Florida. So, somebody please give me some good news!
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Battery light on after flooding - any ideas??
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Snowbelt Spyder
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2016 F3, right? From your manual, it’s either low battery voltage or high battery voltage. Measure it. Bet it’s low. Not good news. Salt Water in the alternator is the first theory that comes to mind, or you got over zealous with the rinsing. Corrosion in something. Connectors are usually water tight. Depends on how high the water got and what it got into. Start taking it apart and tracing it out. You’ve got some investigating in your future. Good luck with insurance.
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BertRemington
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After salt water intrusion I recommend you clean your fuse boxes as follows: https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...n-next-steps&p=1649286&viewfull=1#post1649286
If the salt water did surge as high as the alternator, I suggest you replace it as much of its interior is exposed to the elements and it is a high power device (1KW about the same as a small electric heater) so heat and fire damage are possible. The ECM TCM VCM should be okay as Bosch does a good job sealing them and their connectors. However the sensor connections not so much.
Sad to hear about your damage.
If the salt water did surge as high as the alternator, I suggest you replace it as much of its interior is exposed to the elements and it is a high power device (1KW about the same as a small electric heater) so heat and fire damage are possible. The ECM TCM VCM should be okay as Bosch does a good job sealing them and their connectors. However the sensor connections not so much.
Sad to hear about your damage.
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If the insurance has been taking your premium money, it is insured--IMO. It is the "fine print" that will get you. Do they know the bike has been moved to Florida, is it insured in another State? Those are the "fine print" issues that may bite. :bowdown:
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