DIY Disaster: Save Your Flooded Car! | Interior Cleanup & ECU Water Damage Repair Guide

Описание: Did your car take a swim? DO NOT START IT! Flooding can total a vehicle, but you can fight back. This in-depth guide provides the critical, step-by-step process for rescuing your car's interior and high-tech electronics from devastating water damage.

🛑 Step 1: Save the Electronics (CRITICAL)
Disconnect the Battery Immediately: This is the most important step to prevent short circuits that destroy your Engine Control Unit (ECU/ECM) and other vital computer modules.

The ECU Threat: If water reached your dash or under the seats, your computers are at risk. Do not turn the key. If an ECU is wet, it must be removed, gently opened, and cleaned with electronics cleaner (isopropyl alcohol) to stop corrosion and prevent catastrophic electrical failure.

💧 Step 2: Interior Rescue and Mold Prevention
Remove Standing Water: Use a powerful wet/dry vacuum (shop vac) to extract all visible water from the floorboards and seats.

Strip the Interior: This is mandatory. Remove the seats, carpets, and the underlying foam padding. The padding is like a sponge and will never fully dry inside the car, leading to mold, mildew, and lingering odors.

Max Airflow: Place high-velocity fans inside the stripped-out car (aimed at the bare metal floor) and use a dehumidifier to aggressively pull moisture from the air. The sooner you dry it, the better your chances.



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