Why Do Flooded Cars Have Their Trunks Opened?
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The reason why the trunk of a flooded car is opened is due to air pressure; at a certain pressure, the trunk will automatically open. Below are specific methods to determine if a car has been flooded: Odor: When sitting in the driver's seat, there will be a rotten smell of mud. No matter how much a water-damaged car is cleaned, some traces of this mud odor will remain. Copper Wire Oxidation: There will be oxidized copper wires on the wiring and connectors. In severely flooded cars, even after treatment, it's difficult to completely remove moisture from the engine wiring and transmission sensor connectors. Over time, the copper wires on these components will react with air and moisture, forming green copper rust.