Why does the light stay on after a car is flooded?
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If the engine malfunction indicator light comes on after a car has been through water, it indicates there is a problem with the engine. This is mostly caused by belt slippage due to water entering the engine. Simply drying the water from the engine belt can resolve the issue. The impact on the car varies depending on the extent of water exposure. Specific details are as follows: If the car can still be driven normally: If only the air filter has taken in some water, it may affect the normal operation of the car's air conditioning. If not cleaned promptly, it can also create a musty odor inside the car. Additionally, if the car is not cleaned immediately after water exposure, residual dirty water in the chassis can corrode body components, potentially damaging the chassis over time. If water enters the engine: It can degrade the quality of the engine oil, accelerating wear on engine components and causing noise or abnormal vibrations while driving. If the car stalls after water exposure: And cannot be restarted, it may lead to severe wear on the engine cylinders, bent valves, or connecting rods. In severe cases, it can even render the engine irreparable. If the car stalls after water exposure, do not attempt to restart it to avoid causing further damage. In such cases, call a tow truck to remove the flooded car and take it to the nearest repair shop for maintenance and repairs.
