This afternoon I got to drive my Fiero, but when I hit the brakes, the pedal goes down for about an inch before they will engage. So I drove home open the resevoir, and see the level really low. So I filled it up, but I stepped on the brakes with the cap of the resevoir, so I got a splash out of it. First thing I did was rinse it off whith the gardenhose, but not really thinking about the alarm box, and door lock module (aftermarket), they are mounted right under the master brake cilinder, and also got water on it. So when I starded the car to go drive again, I hear constantly the doors get lockt/unlockt and this goes on... It has been an hour ago but it still doesn't function right, who has had a similar problem??? what are my chances that this will go away when it is dry??? It really drives me crazy richt now, I love this car, cost me a lot of money, will this go away??? I am dying to hear similar/same situations from you guys!!!
Greetings from the Netherlands
Mark Hazelzet Fiero GT 85 3.1L 4 speed manual
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myfirstfiero Member
Posts: 15 From: surrey,B.C. Canada Registered: Mar 2003
It will be even better if you can unplug the power connector from the alarm box and door lock module, until they dry out. Water doesn't hurt electronics if the power is turned off. But water in energized circuits will cause mineral deposits to form, causing short circuits.
You could probably spray some WD40 in it, and get rid of all the water. It will make a big mess, though.
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rogergarrison Member
Posts: 49601 From: A Western Caribbean Island/ Columbus, Ohio Registered: Apr 99
id disconnect the battery, and soak it down good with soapy water and rinse it good. brake fluid loves to eat plastic. Hopefully it didnt get on any plastic parts inside. Be nice if you had an air hose to blow everything out nice after you wash it out. If you let it air dry, leave the battery unhooked over nite.
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Monster Member
Posts: 281 From: Silver Spring, MD Registered: Jan 2003
Like was suggested, unplug the components or the disconnect the battery to help safeguard the electrical system drom damage. Once you're sure all the brake fluid is really cleaned off (soapy water suggestion is really good for saving the plastic)and you've mopped up the visable water, the drying of the electrical components can be really speeded up with a blow dryer set to low heat. )If you can't comfortably hold your hand about 1-2" in front of it it's too hot & you'll need to be real careful to not melt anything.) The warm air will help speed the drying & will move water out of all those little crevices that you can't reach.
Have done this for similar reasons several times & it worked out well.
- Jay
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$Rich$ Member
Posts: 14575 From: Sioux Falls SD Registered: Dec 2002
why not find an air hose and blow out some of the water?
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Posts: 1507 From: Crestwood, KY Registered: Feb 2003
WD-40 is the magic juice when it comes to wet electronics diconnect all power and douse the insides good with it then let it dry before you reconnect power btw WD stands for Water Displacer but you knew that right
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Posts: 174 From: Hedel, Gelderland, The Netherlands Registered: Mar 2003
Today when I woke up, I logged intro this forum to see if there where some more reactions/tips for my problem. One was rinse it off whith soapy water, I walked to my car, and when I hooked up the battery everything was working fine!!! I took the spare tire and some other stuff out of it, and washed it down with soapy water. All the damage I can see now is that the option sticker that is mounted closely to the master cilinder, is some eated away/loose...
Thanks again for all the good tips, I love this forum!!
Greetings from a happy Fiero owner in the Netherlands!
I personally would spray the living sh** out of all electrical hook up's to it with a silicon spray so nothing rusts or corods. Sorry for the spellin english isn't my fortay.
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Gokart Mozart Member
Posts: 12143 From: Metro Detroit Registered: Mar 2003
