What to do when water enters the cockpit?
Water entering the car's cabin can damage the vehicle's electrical components, so it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible.
Where does water get into the cockpit?
According to experts, there are many reasons why water floods into the car's cabin, but the most common are the following:
-Vehicles passing through flooded areas:If a car is driven through deep floodwater, water can easily overflow the door edges.
-Broken car window: If the door gasket system is warped, cracked or no longer effective, water will easily penetrate inside.
-Slit:Rainwater can also easily enter the car through gaps such as the rear window glue, windshield, sunroof position or taillights.
How to handle when water floods into the car cabin
To minimize the damage caused by water entering the car's cabin, car owners need to handle it immediately upon discovery. Here are some things to do when water enters the car's cabin:
-Remove and dry floor mats: When water spills into the car, the car floor is the most affected. To avoid mold, it is necessary to remove all car floor mats, especially felt or velvet mats... Depending on the level of water spillage, use different cleaning methods. If a lot of water spills in, you can remove the seats for cleaning.
-Drying the car floor:Car floors are usually made of felt and sound-absorbing cotton, so they are sensitive to water. Therefore, the car floor needs to be dried with a specialized dryer. This helps ensure that water does not accumulate anywhere in the car and also eliminates mold.
-Seat cleaning:In case the seats and door panels get wet, the car owner needs to clean them thoroughly to avoid mold and odors.
-Dry the electrical system:When water enters the car compartment, check the electrical system in the body, especially under the dashboard and in the door panels. If the electrical system is contaminated with water, it will cause a fire or explosion. Therefore, check the wires, plugs and dry them.
-Scan the control system holes:Water entering the car can also cause errors in control systems such as mirror controls, doors, airbags, gearboxes, speakers, entertainment screens, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to check carefully to ensure that the control system is still working properly. In some new car models, software can be used to scan for errors and handle problems if they occur.
Note, if the water spills a little, it can be handled at home. However, if the water spills on the seats or electrical system, you should take the car to a reputable garage or service center for safe handling.