What to Do When the Car Stalls and Won't Start After Driving Through a Water Puddle?
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Steps to take when the car stalls and won't start after driving through a water puddle: 1. If the engine has been submerged in water, do not attempt to start it immediately. Starting the engine under such conditions can cause water to enter the combustion chamber, leading to bending of the engine connecting rods. 2. Contact your insurance company and a repair service to arrange for towing. 3. Once the car is towed to the repair facility, have the engine inspected for water ingress. The repair service will assess the extent of the water damage to determine if the engine connecting rods need replacement. 4. If water has entered the combustion chamber or the engine connecting rods show slight deformation, replacement is necessary.