Is Forgetting to Close the Car Window in Rainy Weather a Serious Problem?
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The car door windows are equipped with sealing strips that prevent water from entering the door panel. Even if some water does get in, the wiring harness is protected by rubber-like materials. It is recommended to ventilate and dry the car, and test the electric windows, horn, and other electrical equipment. If they function normally, there should be no major issues. Below is some relevant information: 1. Electric Window Regulator: The electric window regulator used in cars typically consists of a glass mounting bracket, guide plate, guide rope, reducer, and motor. The master switch is located on the driver's side door and controls the raising and lowering of all the car's windows, a design primarily intended to facilitate the driver's overall control of the vehicle. 2. Precautions: Always check to ensure that the car's doors and windows are properly closed after parking to prevent theft or rainwater from entering the vehicle.
I've fixed quite a few of these issues before. Forgetting to close the windows on rainy days and getting water inside can really cause big problems. If it's just a light drizzle, at worst the seats get wet and you can just wipe them dry. But heavy rain is troublesome—water seeps under the carpet, soaking the electronic control modules and wiring harnesses, which can easily short-circuit and cause fires, costing hundreds or even thousands to repair. The interior can also mold and develop odors, affecting health. Once, when helping a friend deal with this, the car floor was completely corroded—we had to remove the seats to clean and dry it, which was time-consuming and expensive. My advice is to quickly soak up the water and use the heater to blow-dry it overnight. If the water is deep, you must take it to a professional shop to check the AC drainage pipes and ECU module to avoid catastrophic consequences. Develop the habit of checking the windows before getting out of the car, or buy an automatic window lifter for easy prevention.
Last year during the rainy season, I forgot to close my car window and it got soaked, which made me depressed for a long time. The area around the door handle was all wet, and there was a musty smell inside the car. The seats became deformed and uncomfortable after being soaked. I spent 300 yuan at the car wash for dehumidification and disinfection to finally get rid of the odor. If water had gotten under the dashboard, it might have damaged the electronic devices, like causing the navigation system to malfunction. Luckily, it wasn’t a heavy downpour, or it could have been worse. Now I’ve developed a habit of checking if the windows are closed before getting out of the car, and I’ve also installed a mobile app reminder feature to prevent a repeat. Before driving in the rain, I also recommend checking the roof drainage channels to avoid water accumulation and backflow, which could worsen the problem. Safety first, after all.
