1999 Ford Mustang Convertible Malfunction - Electrical & Lighting Systems

Question: my car was involved in the flood in oakdale pa on fri 9/17. It was totally under water for approxitmally(??) 10 hrs. no insurance to cover any damage. lights are working, horn, 3 of the windows radio lights come on but no sound, we are changing the shut off switch in the trunk for the fuel. car turns over but doesn't get no gas to keep running. we also changed the oil. any suggestion would be greatly appreciated!!! dealer won't give me any help told me the car was useless!!!! It only has 30, 000 miles and in excellent body shape.

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Technican: This will be a very long road for you and a money pit, too. From the moment the key was turned "on" without having first removed every electrical device from computer, relays, switches, motors, etc. for water ingress removal, a short circuit can occur in any printed circuit that will have a domino effect failing systems in whole or in part. Once your car has been identified as a "flood car" all warranties go away. To do what I would hope to be helpful I would pull every component out and blow it dry it with compressed air. You cannot overdo this daunting task. Blowing water from every connector, box, motor, actuator, fuse panel...I probably can't think of all you can see! I'm sure you get the idea. No dealer does restoration repairs of this magnatude. You'll find after you drop the fuel tank for cleaning, change oil & filter in every fluid system (engine, trans., power steering, differential and so on that electrical failures will haunt you long after you can tolerate the frustration. I'm a realist and don't like sending a message of doom. I cannot expect you to "blank-check" this task and like it one bit. One just can't build/rebuild a car under these circumstances and save money. Thoughts?,

Technican: Have you had the chance to read my response to your question? What are your thoughts?

Technican: Will you please update the status of this question?

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