"AZSun111" <> wrote in message news:@autoforumz.com...
> My 2000 Chevy Malibu has always driven just fine, no major problems at
> all. A few days ago, I got caught in a flash flood, and now I'm
> having trouble.
>
> The water was between 1 - 2 feet, fast flowing, with a whole lot of
> trucks and SUV's blazing by causing wakes. My car didn't stall but I
> know it was struggling. I couldn't pull over because the currents on
> the sides of the roads were worse.
>
> Now, my car is struggling to start and I have to push the gas to get
> it running. Also, when I accelerate, there is a whining noise. I
> checked the air filter, it's perfectly dry, and the timing belt is in
> good condition. No problem with the brakes at all.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas on what could be wrong? And/Or what I need
> to do?
I would guess you got water in the starter and
alternator. The alternator making the whining noise
and the starter hard to start. It might clear up
after running the car for a while. Maybe your
battery light is on, or put a volt meter on the
battery with the car running, should read about
14 volts. Less than 12.5 volts, your alternator
needs replace. If the car remains hard to start,
could be the starter, could be some other component. If the car cranks,
starter probably OK.
If, somehow, you got water in the crankcase, a change of oil might help, but
the water should evaporate with 20 minutes of engine running.
Then there's the cooling fan. You might be able to
tell where the whining is coming from, stick your
head over engine with it running, (no tie or loose clothing). I dunno.
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