What to Do When the Car Stalls After Driving Through Water
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Here are the steps to handle a car stalling due to water ingress: 1. Push the car to higher ground: Simultaneously call your insurance company or a repair shop for towing and proceed to the repair shop for inspection. 2. Do not attempt to start the engine: If you start the engine, it will be considered intentional damage by the driver, and the insurance company may refuse compensation. Below are the reasons why a car stalls after water ingress: 1. Excessive exhaust pressure: At low RPM, the exhaust pipe being submerged in water causes excessive backpressure, leading to stalling. 2. Wet air filter: Insufficient air intake due to a wet air filter causes stalling (water has not yet entered the intake manifold). 3. Engine damage: Minor or significant water ingress into the engine prevents normal operation, resulting in stalling.