I met my in-laws for lunch at Eastgate Shopping Center yesterday. After lunch and since it was a clear hot day, we decided to go to the flea market in Raleigh for a few hours. Of course, I leave my car while I ride with them.
When it was time to pick up my car, the water was up to the middle of the front bumper (inches away from the passenger side fender gills) and the water was still rising.
Obviuosly, water flooded in when i opened the door. I could not close it properly either. The car started and I drove on the sidewalk to dry land! I could not have done that in a big S-class.
So now the aftermath. The carpet is wet (i had to use a coffee cup as bailer) and the sun is not due to come out until Thursday.
And the biggie...the alternator is dead.
Do you guys recommend replacing the alternator or do you think the replacing the voltage regulator will do the trick?
Here is a news link regarding the flood.
Rain drenches central NC :: WRAL.com