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  • So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

    I had an interesting experience a little while ago. Was driving along a long deserted highway in the middle of the night, when out of nowhere comes a sign that said 'High Water'. With barely a second to slam on the brakes, my 6'er plunged nose first into what I can only describe as a small pond where the road used to be. Looking just like splash mountain, water flew up all around me. Since I could still see my guestimate is that the level must have been right below the headlights.

    Immediately the engine started coughing and gurgling like I'd dropped a whole bottle of alka-seltzer into the fuel tank. I flipped on the hazards, not that there was a point. There wasn't another car, or another house, or another person around for miles. The engine finally switched off, and when I tried to turn it over again it gurgled some more but to no avail. I had forgotten I was still in drive so I moved it back to park and tried again, still with no luck. I let it sit for a second, and then in one last desperate attempt I tried the key again. This time I heard the engine just barely turn over. Fortunately, that was all I needed. I threw it into reverse and stepped on the gas, and very very slowly started to pull myself out of trouble. I didn't stop until I was certain I was on dry land, which was easy to tell because steam began pouring out from under the hood and from the exhaust. The engine was still hacking pretty badly and seemed ready to die at any moment. I put it in park and popped the hood, and grabbing my trusty maglight went to survey the damage. As expected, everything was soaked.

    With nothing else to do I got back in and started driving in the opposite direction. I checked my brakes first to ensure they still worked, and all my exterior lights. The engine was struggling, and everytime the tranny switched gears the engine light came on and the car seemed to almost die before jolting forward. I got it up to 50 and it seemed to be driving much better. About five miles later I reached a small town. Worried it might switch off if it idled too long I switched into neutral at stop lights and kept the engine revved. One thing I noticed when I pulled out of a stop is that the dash light indicating traction control was disabled kept switching on momentarily.

    After about another hour of driving at speeds over 40 everything seemed to be behaving as it should. The jolting during gear changes had stopped altogether and it seemed to be driving as normal as I can remember.

    Once I got home I let it sit overnight. Just tried it again this morning and it started right up. I revved it a bit and the check engine light came on again, so not sure what that could be about. I'm going to let it dry out a bit more and then take it for a test drive to see how it runs. At least right now everything under the hood is stock so I didn't have to worry about ruining any performance parts.

    So there you have it. I certainly wouldn't recommend trying this out for yourself, but at least you can all take comfort in knowing that we drive a pretty resiliant little car.

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    Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...



    Blub blub blub!!!

    That's amazing. I would DEFINALLLLLLLLLY bring it to the dealer and have them check it over for any water damage. The T/C and stability control go off whenever there's issues involving the MAF sensor... if your MAF got dirty water on it no matter what I would replace that. But dealer it for sure and have them check EVERYTHING out...
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    • #3
      Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

      Oooooffff!


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      • #4
        Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

        Holy shit haha! At least you didn't have to tow the thing out of there. I'm with Woody, I would for sure take it to have it checked out by a professional. The TC light means something ain't right. Even if it seems ok now, you could be in trouble down the road.

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        • #5
          Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

          The T/C light i guarentee is from the MAF getting messed up. Whenever there's ANY problem with intakes, and/or the engine running lean, or MAF sensors getting toutched the T/C and Stability control lights always come on.
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          • #6
            Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...



            at least you didnt get stranded out there in the middle of the pond and not be able to get outta your car


            Originally posted by WoodburyMan
            The T/C light i guarentee is from the MAF getting messed up. Whenever there's ANY problem with intakes, and/or the engine running lean, or MAF sensors getting toutched the T/C and Stability control lights always come on.
            thats just odd isnt it?

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            • #7
              Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

              Well not really. What happens usually if the intake is messed up, the MAF will detect something wrong or something, and the engine will start to run lean and will do so w/ out codes for a bit. When it starts to get bad the non essnential systems in the car get shut down or something, i assume to protect it or something... same deal if the MAF is going haywire, the sytems wil lstill get shut down.
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              • #8
                Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

                you are sooooooooooooo Fing lucky that you did not hydrolock the motor. that could have been way worse!

                as for taking it to the dealer dont tell them that you hit a lake... tell them that it was fine then you came out the next day and it was jacked up... (if you are under the original 3/36,000)

                if you are on your own let them know that you use the G6 as a Swamp Buggie and need a few things checked out before the next race...

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                • #9
                  Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

                  They will be able to tell easily that it got flooded. It's not worth lying to them about. Honestly is the best policy. Insurance will cover flood damage and such though.
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                  • #10
                    Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

                    That's good advice from WBM. And you should check under your seats for any fish, frogs or other such creatures, this being the eve of Valentine's.
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                    • #11
                      Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

                      If you do drive it more i would at least check the air filter for water, definately will cause bad stuff and check fluids for any white residue in the oil and what not, definately wouldnt run at all with either of those.

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                      • #12
                        Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

                        Originally posted by WoodburyMan
                        Insurance will cover flood damage and such though.
                        Are you sure about that?

                        I was always of the impression flood damage was covered by flood insurance only...
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                        • #13
                          Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

                          amphibious aint a word i would use , but wow, you are lucky man!


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                          • #14
                            Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

                            Originally posted by WoodburyMan
                            Honestly is the best policy.
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                            • #15
                              Re: So apparently the G6 is amphibious...

                              Originally posted by ragingfish
                              Originally posted by WoodburyMan
                              Insurance will cover flood damage and such though.
                              Are you sure about that?

                              I was always of the impression flood damage was covered by flood insurance only...
                              Well I remember some other kid drove his G6 into water on a highway on or offramp somewhere and he had his whole engine replaced under insurance. Now, WHICH insurance (flood or car) is the question.. and also easily depends on policies and such.
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