Can the car start if it hasn't been flooded?

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SanAliyah
07/29/25 8:28am
If the water level is not deep, the engine can start. If the engine is flooded, it won't start. Here is relevant information about ignition: Traditional ignition: The working process of a mechanical ignition system involves the crankshaft driving the distributor shaft to rotate. The cam on the distributor shaft rotates, causing the primary contacts of the ignition coil to connect and disconnect, thereby generating high voltage. This high-voltage ignition current is then distributed to the spark plugs of each cylinder in the required sequence via the rotor on the distributor shaft. The spark plugs emit sparks to ignite the gas in the combustion chamber. Electronic ignition: The electronic ignition system is completely different from the mechanical ignition system. It includes an electronic control device for ignition, which contains ignition control maps (MAP) for various engine operating conditions. A series of sensors, such as the engine speed sensor, intake manifold vacuum sensor (engine load sensor), throttle position sensor, and crankshaft position sensor, are used to determine the engine's operating state.
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