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A car will stall when driven through standing water if the ignition system is not watertight. Worn spark plug wires and coil wire, improperly seated spark plug wires, or loose distributor cap are all possibilities.
There is a spray called CRC or some agent that promotes a water drying action can be used to dry out a wet distributor cap and wires. Drying off the electrical components will remove the moisture that is grounding the electrical energy that should normally go directly to the spark plugs.
If car will not restart after stalling from the water splashing as described in the question - and the poor condition of the electrical system is ruled out, some water may have passed through the air intake into the engine and perhaps into the cylinder. If this happens have the car towed to a repair shop where they can remove the water before any further damage results. This condition is not easy to occur but a real deep puddle can set the stage for water to be sucked into the air intake and pass through the filter into the intake and through the valves into the cylinders. This is why you see a Hummer with a snorkel - for wading through deep water.
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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 does your car stall in the drive through car wash?
It probably needs a new set of spark plug wires.
Why did your reliable 94 Integra stall when you drove through a medium sized puddle?
If a 1994 Acura Integra stalled when driven through a deep puddle has splashed into one of the major components. The car should be inspected to see if any of the electrical components were burnt out.
Why does your Car stall out when put in drive?
because your a failure and you obviously can't drive!
Is a car driving over a puddle a chemical or physical reaction?
When a car drives through a puddle of water, the change that takes place in the puddle is a physical change. Of course, chemical changes will take place in the engine of the car, but that's probably not what you are asking.
Can you still drive your car with a bad catalytic converter?
no it will run rough and stall out
What if your car stall in drive but run in neutral?
u got problems take it to a mechanic
Why would driving through a puddle cause Honda civic to stall?
Sometimes a car stalls when driving though water because water got sucked up into the engine. This can cause a lot of damage, so don't attempt to restart the car after it stalls. Have the car towed so the engine can be stripped down and drained of the water.
Do all cars stall?
yes but only manuals .... but they don't usually if you drive the car right
Why when you go through a water puddle with 1995 Chevy cavalier does it start to chugg?
I know I used to have this Problem in a ford also... it was caused by water flying up under car and hitting spark plugs believe it or not..after it dried out it was ok again..when i couldn't avoid puddle just drive super slow through it! Hope this helps..
Why would a car stall in drive but not in reverse?
Because reverse is a lower ratio gear than drive and puts less load on the engine.
Is it safe to drive a car if reverse not working?
How would you get your car in and out of your driveway? How would you get out of a parking stall unless you pulled through and there was no curb or car blocking you? It is not uncommon to find yourself in a tight area where all you can do is reverse to get out while driving. I would say it is not safe.
