Why can't the Geely Emgrand shift gears after wading through water?
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The reason why the Geely Emgrand cannot shift gears after wading through water is that the clutch is stuck. The following is an introduction about Geely: 1. Logo meaning: The new logo of the Geely Automobile brand continues the design concept of six gemstones from the brand's 3.0 era, with the expanding universe as the design origin, incorporating silver starlight, deep space gray, and earth blue, showcasing Geely Automobile's upgrade from the blue sky and earth of the brand's 3.0 era to the pursuit of the vast universe. 2. Major events: The pure electric brand under Geely Automobile Group—Geometry was officially launched. The Geometry brand is positioned as a 'high-end pure electric brand,' committed to creating 'the preferred brand for global users' pure electric travel.' On July 3, 2019, Baidu and Geely reached a strategic cooperation, and Geely Automobile will be equipped with the Xiaodu vehicle interaction system.
I've driven the Emgrand several times and encountered similar issues. It's quite common to have trouble shifting gears after wading through water. The most likely cause is water ingress in the clutch system leading to slippage. For manual transmissions, the clutch plates lose effectiveness when wet, while for automatic transmissions, the TCU sensor might malfunction due to moisture. Never force the gears, as this can severely damage internal transmission gears or valve bodies. I almost ruined my car this way—immediately pull over and check if the fluids show signs of emulsification or water contamination. It's best to contact a repair shop right away for a professional inspection and to clean and dry the affected components, otherwise, corrosion will worsen. Always control speed and depth when driving through water, and timely maintenance post-exposure can save significant costs. Safety first—don't take risks.
