Electronics act up put up flood harm on my Volvo S60: What now?

All electronics that are not working are electrically routed by way of the amp, and to get them working, they should change the amp.

BHPian NarulaAJ just lately shared this with different fanatics:

Hello,

15 days in the past, my volvo s60 (2018 mannequin) acquired partially submerged in water attributable to heavy rain, whereas it was stationary, parked at my office (I used to be away with the keys in my pocket)

Not having engine cowl safety in my insurance coverage, the Volvo serviceman scared me with a restore cost of a whopping 1-1.5L for getting it working.

The first time it occurred to me, and after a number of recommendations, I acquired to know a superb third get-together restore store and acquired it mounted inside every week. Seems, water reached solely the gasoline injectors. Engine was secure and sound. Nonetheless, I acquired an invoice of $30,000 BUT, some electronics (NAV, audio mode, FM, and so on.) weren’t working, particularly the sound. The service store did not have a solution to this.

I had to return to the Volvo service store. Only for an inspection and cleansing of the wiring and electrical, they charged me $20,000 And now it seems that the audio module (or amp) is toast.

All electronics that are not working are electrically routed by way of the amp, and to get them working, they should change the amp.

Getting a brand new one would value 1.2-1.3L.

A pal suggests getting it checked from one other third get-together. I am simply unsure there’d be a brand new amp mendacity round for a volvo out there. I am confused about the best way to go about it. Wanting on the picture, does it appear the amp will be repaired?

This is what GTO needed to say on the matter:

I can perceive you did not have the “engine defend” insurance coverage add-on cowl for flood harm. However, would not your complete insurance coverage flood harm to different elements, together with electronics? I used to be beneath the impression that it does.

This is what BHPian Thanixravindran needed to say on the matter:

From the image, it appears like some elements within the PCBA are burnt out. I’m not positive what part of the amplifier these elements are. Or what kind of amplifier is utilized in Volvo audio? If the PCB itself has burnt out, it will not be repairable. Other than that, the aluminum electrolytic capacitors (tall cans) can have latent harm and may act up later. They’re a bit cheaper to switch. So if the board is repairable, please test to switch them as effectively.

You may go to the Staff BHP audio part and discover a good audio provider in your location. They’ll assess the harm, and you’ll then take a choice.

This is what BHPian Rahulkr14 needed to say on the matter:

Hello NarulaAJ, you could have talked about that your automobile was stationary when it acquired flooded. If that is so, your fundamental personal harm insurance coverage ought to cover everything together with the engine and different digital elements. When you have a zero-depreciation cowl, then you definitely won’t take the hit of depreciation additionally. Observe that the engine safety cowl is triggered or required solely in case of “consequential damages,” i.e., if you happen to crank the engine in a flooded automobile and there’s hydrostatic lock. You may learn the wordings of Engine Defend cowl of your insurer on their web site.
The truth that your automobile was stationary is pivotal in this case, and I recommend you escalate this case with the insurer, conserving this level in view.

Regards.