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Why did car stall and not start back up when drove through water?
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∙ 15y ago
Honda Man's Answer Many people think they can drive through water without damage, some are lucky. When water covers an intersection, it is nearly impossible to judge how deep it is by looking at the water's surface. Many motors are replaced every rainy season due to drivers becoming wanna be U-Boat commanders. Low Tide Ignition components could be wet preventing spark. Older cars especially had distributors that were more prone to being affected by moisture. High Tide Sometimes the air intake can draw/suck water into the engine and hydro-lock the motor. Water fills the cylinders and the pistons cannot compress water. As you can imagine push rods can be bent. After removing the spark plugs and discharging the water from the cylinders, the spark plugs can then be re-installed. The engine may then start or it may be damaged to a point that it will not start.
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How do you start your car after it stall in water if it is a stick?
DON'T!! Dry the engine out first. If you try and start an engine full of water you will blow it. After it is dry, start it like you normally would.
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skipping stall no start
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the belts on your car get wet
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can water pumps stall vehicles
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The ignition system got wet.
Can water from the roadway cause a vehicle to stall?
No. The water on the road won't make your vehicle stall.
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Failed oil to water cooler ( usually antifreeze from the radiator ) Water entering through a seal, Dipstick, axle seal, etc Drove into deep water and it came in through the vent.
Would water flood cause engine sensor failure?
Driving through flood water would cause the ignition to fail and stall the engine.
Can a bad water pump cause your car to stall?
A bad water pump can cause your car to stall if the bearing has failed or it is causing overheating. A seized bearing will put excessive strain on the engine and stall it out.
Drove stratus through high flood water and now it wont engage in any gear. Automatic?
Check the trans fluid for water, if you have water you have major problems.
What causes a car to stall when driving through a puddle of water?
if it is a big puddle the water when splashed might be hiting a sensor if it is a big puddle the water when splashed might be hiting a sensor
Why would there be water in the oil of a 2001 Beetle?
This is usually the sign of a broken head gasket, unless you drove through a body of water and got some in the crankcase.
