Can a Vehicle That Stalled in Water Be Restarted After Being Pushed Out?

[Miriam]

Vehicle that stalled in water cannot be restarted after being pushed out. Here is relevant knowledge about water-submerged vehicles: Reasons why it cannot be restarted: The main reasons are that water can damage the engine and electronic equipment. Reasons for stalling: Water entering the exhaust pipe; water splashing on the ignition system (spark plug wires, ignition coils, relays, etc.); water entering the intake system; rapid cooling of high-temperature generator when encountering water leading to idle speed drop or instability. Correct approach: The simplest and safest way is to remove the key, exit the vehicle, seek help from people around to push the car to a safe area, and then call for emergency assistance.