Hey all,
I just picked up a 1997 LHS on Saturday for next to nothing as it had a Salvage Title. Cosmetically it's in mint+ condition and the engine/tranny seem usable at 111k miles. It was salvaged by the previous owner's Insurance because it was caught in flood waters. (the water rose in the car to, apparently, just between the radio and the HVAC judging by the waterline I found in certain areas of the car. The carpeting and lower cushions have been replaced, the engine fluids were all replaced, and the car sat in storage for approximately two years with occasional trips out for "Automotive exercise" but no electrical repairs were ever done.
What I mainly now have to deal with are those electrical issues. I've torn apart the lower dash and all wiring is clean and sound and there is virtually no corrosion anywhere in the vehicle. I found a couple fuses that looked dodgy and replaced them but have gone no further, partly because I've activated the alarm and can't seem to de-activate it.
I hit the driver side power door lock Saturday afternoon and noticed it didn't work so I hit the manual lock and closed the door...an hour later came back out and unlocked the door with the key and the headlamps started flashing, attempting to start the car caused it to die 2 seconds later. I've tried unlocking all doors and trunk with the key and this doesn't disable the alarm. I've unhooked the battery to no effect... and I don't have a remote to see if it even works. Where do I go from here to kill this d*mn alarm?
Other issues :
*The horn does not work (thankfully, given the alarm!) *Radio itself seems to work but no actual sound is heard *Power door switches do not work but when I activate one a clicking can be heard from somewhere in the dashboard. The Heat/AC blows warm air out the defrost vents only. You can control the fan speed but can not change where the air comes out at. *The dual power seats will move forward and backward but in no other direction.All other electrical options seem to function fine.
I am a complete novice and would greatly appreciate any help with these issues. I am attempting to do a few repairs myself before turning it over to someone else.
Much thanks!