Backed too far into boat launch

[Ramboh]

Went to a different ramp than usual and it was not steep enough to get the boat to float off the bunks so i had to back in pretty far and i believe something got wet that shouldnt of. Says traction control is off and ESC is off and i have no 4wd. What is in the rear that shouldn't of gotten wet? Wheel speed sensor?

 

[n8zcc]

I don't know about ESC, but I get that light occasionally when driving in the rain and through puddles. If you find out, please let me know. In my case, the next day when I start the ESC light is out.

 

[cerbo]

did you try a battery disconnect reset?

 

[Adrianp89]

I find a good brake check will get the boat off the bunks in shallow ramps.

 

[Ramboh]

did you try a battery disconnect reset?

i have not yet, i was going to see if a few days of drying out would correct it.

 

[walleyecrazy]

Very likely that one of your wheel speed sensors got some moisture in it. I would check them out and make sure the connections are good and dry.

 

[kapinallinen2]

Went to a different ramp than usual and it was not steep enough to get the boat to float off the bunks so i had to back in pretty far and i believe something got wet that shouldnt of. Says traction control is off and ESC is off and i have no 4wd. What is in the rear that shouldn't of gotten wet? Wheel speed sensor?

Yep. Sounds like a wheel speed sensor signal missing. Could be caused by rust buildup on the face of the sensor.

 

[Ramboh]

did you try a battery disconnect reset?

battery reset did not fix it. Still says service ESC and service trailer brakes.

 

[Ramboh]

Can i verify the wheel speed sensors with Alpha OBD?

 

[PurpleRT]

If it was me….
Unplug them, spray with electronic cleaner, allow them some time to dry out, disconnect the battery while you wait. Reconnect plugs, reconnect battery then go for a short drive.

 

[Ramboh]

I only found a couple of faults while browsing through Alpha OBD.

 

[GMetal]

How far did you go in? Check connectors that could have been submerged. They should all be sealed but there's a chance for a improperly assembled connector that got wet. Also check the diff for water. There's a vent that could let in water if you went too deep.

 

[Ramboh]

i really didnt go that far just more than i usually do. it was just at the exhaust tips and about half the rear wheel. I really dont see much that would of been submerged besides the wheel speed sensors and the parking brake solenoids (Maybe).

 

[Limited Legend]

Sounds like it could be a failing wheel speed sensor perhaps.

 

[Limited Legend]

The ZR13 code reader from Harbor Freight will scan wheel speed sensors. Not sure about alpha.