What to Do When Your Car Stalls Due to Flooding?
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Quickly open the car door to escape after the car is flooded. Drain the water, dry the interior, and then use a multimeter to check for any short circuits in the wiring. Always keep a professional escape hammer in your car. When using an escape hammer to break the glass, aim for the side windows as the front windshield cannot be broken. Try to open the door and leave when the water level is still relatively low. After the flooded car is towed out of the water, promptly inspect all water-soaked electrical components.
It's really troublesome when a car stalls due to flooding. When I first encountered this situation, I immediately turned off the engine and stopped the car. Never attempt to restart the engine. Water entering the engine internals can damage the cylinder connecting rods if restarted, making the problem worse. Be careful of fast-flowing water when exiting the vehicle to avoid the risk of being swept away. Find a safe spot on higher ground and call for rescue. Then have the car towed to a repair shop to check if the air filter and engine oil have been contaminated by water. Electronic systems are also prone to corrosion and short circuits from water, requiring professional cleaning. The entire process should be quick, as delays allow water to penetrate deeper, making repairs more expensive and time-consuming.
