Hi,

I'm not sure why I haven't asked for anyone else's opinion before on this forum on this issue, but over the summer I made the smart decision to drive through a large "puddle" (more like a small lake) from heavy rain water on a deep dip in the road. Since then, I have had several issues with the security alarm, the anti-theft/ towing button on my dash not blinking at all, and the power locks malfunctioning. I have drained the trunk area of all water.

I feel the need to say, first of all, I did my research and replaced the MB central locking vacuum pump located in the rear right-hand quarter panel area of the trunk. Now, the locks work with and ONLY work the wireless FOB key buttons. I also replaced the siren/alarm in the hood of my Crossfire, and when I first installed it, it worked and sounded off perfectly when I pressed my wireless key's PANIC button; however 6 months have passed and now, for some reason, the alarm is now shot again. Also, my Crossfire's anti-theft/ tow button on my dash no longer blinks the red light when locked since the water incident this summer.

I have been to the stealership twice since this incident for a diagnosis. The first time the dealership said the locks were malfunctioning due to water damage from the central locking vacuum pump module. I replaced it. Now they are saying the same thing even though I replaced the module with a used one I found from calling salvage car parts retailers.

I believe the issues I'm having aren't from the central locking vacuum pump, but rather electrical malfunctions due to water damage in the anti-theft/tow module located in the same area of the trunk as the vacuum pump... but I'm just a college kid who doesn't know a single thing about cars.

Could any of you lovely forum members help me further diagnosis my Crossfire's issues?

Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,


Christian D. Parker