Is No Response During Secondary Ignition After Wading Considered as Secondary Startup?
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Generally, it is considered as secondary startup. Below are relevant explanations regarding secondary ignition after vehicle wading: 1. After the vehicle wades through water: The starter motor will only reactivate if the engine stalls, and if there's no response from the starter motor at this point, it counts as secondary startup. Secondary startup refers to attempting to turn the ignition key again underwater after the vehicle has stalled due to submersion. With water ingress insurance, whether to claim or not depends on whether secondary ignition was attempted—claims are possible if no ignition was tried but denied if secondary ignition occurred. 2. Typically: If a vehicle stalls in water, there's a 50% chance of engine damage. However, if the engine is restarted after stalling, damage is certain. 3. For vehicle owners: Whether driving or parked in residential areas, underground garages, or streets, never attempt to restart the engine after stalling due to water ingress. 4. Some insurance companies: Also list secondary ignition after water-induced stalling as an exclusion clause in water ingress insurance. If the owner attempts secondary ignition after the vehicle is submerged, resulting engine damage will not be covered by water ingress insurance, even if such coverage exists.
That day, my friend and I were driving through a waterlogged area when the car stalled. I tried to start it but got no response, and pressing the key a few more times didn’t help either. Later, the mechanic told me it was due to a secondary start attempt, which caused water to enter the engine and seal the cylinders. Starting the car after driving through water should never be done, as compressing water can instantly damage engine components, leading to repair costs of three to four thousand yuan. So, I suggest always taking a detour to avoid puddles when driving in the rain. If you encounter a similar situation, stop immediately and call for help instead of pushing your luck—safety first is the real principle.
