What is the reason for the clanking sound when starting the Cayenne after water ingress?

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OAlejandro
07/29/25 11:45pm
Car water ingress after starting the clanking sound reasons are as follows: Brake pads water ingress: If the car wading depth is not large, water splashed onto the brake pads, squealing when braking is normal. This situation just needs normal driving, wait for the water on the brake pads to dry. Foreign objects on the brake pads: If the car wading depth is deep, foreign objects such as plastic bags, paper scraps, mud and sand in the water are mixed on the brake pads, which will also cause noise when braking. This situation requires cleaning the car's brake pads. Exhaust pipe water ingestion: Water entering the engine along the exhaust pipe will prevent the fuel and mixed gas in the engine from burning normally, thus affecting the noise.
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