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Bought new rear control module. Plugged it up and all is well except wing is still in up position. There is no light on the button for manual control and it does nothing. The warning DOES NOT come on at 75. One mechanic that I know said it probably has to be coded in as on. It was working perfect before getting wet. When I received the new unit I grounded myself and opened the plastic housing for the board. Without touching the board I used silicone sealant and a small paint brush and ran a bead of caulk around the seam where the two two halves mate together. In addition I placed the box in a zip lock bag and back in the plastic housing then under the seat. Bought several bags of dry wick or something for damp areas of your home from home depot Now how do I test the wing or program the module to tell it that there is an operable wing. and turn it on. I assume that the company that sold it would help. I.m getting ready to contact them -
Well I pulled the unit out from under the seat. Moister did get to it its toast. i don't see how the car even ran with this thing. Just in case I cleaned it with electronic spray cleaner. Then inspected it under a Jeweler's microscope. Melted components. I beiliva dis un no goood no mo. Where can I get one. I've been told dealer only because of the security issue. I checked the rear controller since I have the rear torn apart for coilover installation. Its fine as far as appearance. I'm surprised the fried board didn't cause something else to short out. Maybe this is the extent of the jeep riding adventure. I'm going to look around but I still have to get the dealer to program with the key I assume.
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Thank's Yes I agree the unit under the drivers seat certainly got wet. I'm going to access the unit. Then I've been going through the car and have pulled several connections and using a high quality electronics spray cleaner, dryer, etc. Then apply a touch of dielectric grease on plugs etc. not sensitive electronics though on to help protect and slow corrosion. What test or how do you determine if the unit under the seat is trashed? Is there a way to check resistance, voltage, etc with a multi-meter to determine if the controller is fried. Or is there a specific test that the dealership would perform to determine if the unit requires replacement. And no not like throwing it in a bucket of water and if it sinks you need a new one.
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I was caught in a rain storm while driving. Wrong turn and water got deep fast (Charleston SC, Common problem). Managed to keep going. The all wheel drive and Jeep experience helped. Car pushed through and never flooded. However the carpet behind the driver seat got wet. As soon as I exited the water the rear wing started going up and down. After getting home and higher ground the following systems started malfunctioning. It has been several weeks now. -The reverse lights will not come on therefore back up camera not working. -Neither the front hood or rear engine lids will open with door sill switches. The key fob will open front trunk. When jumped the switch still won't open front. Rear wing will not do anything and stuck in up position. At 75 mph fault light comes on. -Lock center of dash will not lock doors while in car. -Alarm will not arm. I'm going to purchase the Durametric (sp) pro this week. I Have checked all fuses and they are good. I'm in the process of a coil over upgrade from stock and have the computer and relay panel accessible in the rear of the car. I have tried leaving battery disconnected for a day. I have pulled number 40 fuse. None of this has changed anything. Any input as to what to test and where to start would be appreciated. I know several of the items are on the same circuit.
