Can a Car Be Started After Being Submerged in Water?
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After a car has been submerged in water, it cannot be started. It must be repaired before it can be used again. Below are methods for identifying flood-damaged and accident-damaged vehicles: 1. Check the car locks: Look for signs of tampering, forced entry, or adhesive injection. Then use the key to open each door to see if the locks are from the same set and if each door lock can be turned easily. Note that if turning the key is very difficult or the key almost breaks before the door opens, it may be due to water damage causing the central locking motor to rust and malfunction. 2. Engine compartment: Inspect the mounting brackets for the lighting and signal light groups in the engine compartment for breakage or looseness. Check the wiring connectors and sockets; if there is a large amount of mud or rust spots inside, it may indicate a flood-damaged vehicle. 3. Engine compartment inspection: Examine the wiring and vacuum lines on the engine block, as well as the gaps between the high-voltage ignition coils and spark plugs for traces of mud. Assess whether the aging and cracking of the tubing and wiring match the vehicle's age, and check the condition of the fuel injector mounts. Rust on springs can also help determine the likelihood of the car being flood-damaged.
