Floods broke out in many areas across the country, and many car owners had no time to move their vehicles, leaving them soaked in water.
I believe many people know that after a vehicle is soaked in water, the electrical and electronic equipment will be damaged, and the body and paint will also be affected. Generally, a flooded car will not have any obvious damage on its shape and appearance, so it is not easy to identify. However, there are still some small details that can reveal whether the vehicle has suffered flood damage.
1. Car seats
Usually, car seats that suffer from floods are exposed to the sun. Generally, leather seats will deform after being soaked in water and dried in the sun. If it is a cloth seat, it will retain the fishy smell of sewage. At this time, it is best to check the kilometers traveled by the vehicle to see if the wear of the seats is reasonable.
2. Engine compartment wiring harness
Generally, in a car that has been flooded, the motor wires will not be replaced, and no effort will be made to clean them. Therefore, you only need to open and inspect the wiring harness to find out whether there are traces of sludge inside.
3. fuse box
This can directly determine the depth of flooding. The fuse box is the highest part in the engine compartment. Once it is flooded, the metallic qualities on it will disappear, and some mold spots will even appear on the fuse.
