Water On Front Plug Ecu

[Baz2014]

Ok, apologies if the terminology is incorrect here, but hopefully it'll make sense!

 

My C2 is getting water in one of the connectors that plug into the engine management system - of the three its the one nearest the front of the car.

 

Causing the car to cut out /low rev etc.

 

Its happened three times so far over the last few months. To get the car running again, I simply disconnect the plug, dry it out and I'm off again.

 

No matter what I do, I cannot see where the water is coming from, especially given that the battery cover also covers this part of the engine as well.

[Porsche430]

Is the rubber seal on the connector in good condition? If not, I would advise either repairing or replacing the connector. Wouldn't hurt to get a bit of contact cleaner into the socket on the ECU. Also, ensure no part of the connector is damaged which is not allowing it to go fully home in the socket. Usually, it is either rain water or water from a power washer. Been a few instances of it being a leaky water bottle/washer motor. Usually water from that is found in the under bonnet fuse box and usually manifests itself by different types of signals not working. Check to see if there is any water in the harness itself, as water can travel around a harness as the wires expand and contract with heat. This causes a vacuum which sucks the water about the harness, slowly but surely.

 

I would attend to this sooner rather than later, would be a shame to let any damage to happen to other parts of the engine as a result of poor running.

 

Hope this can help!