will it hurt my car if its wet inside?

Question

we had alot of rain today and the way my yard is, it gets flooded alot so my car ended up being in the spot where the most water was and it was high enough that the all the floor board has water in it. will it damage the car?

Answer 1

It shouldnt damage the car. you just may have to strip out all the carpet and replace it with new, some cars have padding under the carpet, if that is the case, it will need to be removed. I just hope that there are not electrical connectors on the floor area under the seats. Most importantly, where is the vehicles ECM , ( main computer ) ??? some vehicles have it located on the inside of a panel just above the interior floor level. If any part of it gets submerged, I hate to say it, you car is finished.

Answer 2

Among the risks is the greater likelihood of significant rust problems. A previously soaked interior lends itself to rusting out floorboards and other often hidden spots plus a moldy interior.

More importantly, however, are the very real mechanical problems that can come about due to the flooding of a car. If water levels reached a high enough point, it is possible that grit, grime and water entered the engine and exhaust system. The residue can significantly impair performance and can shorten the car’s effective life considerably.

Try taking it to a body shop that can really detect if the car has completly dried out.

Answer 3

Been ther Done that.!!!!! Keep the widows down or put it inside somewhere where you can. After it dries out take out the front seats' and use a carpet cleaner on it or have someone steam clean it and let er dry again.You don't have to remove the back seat in a car as it doesn't have carpet under it but SUV's do so remove all seats if thats the case

Answer 4

No...It may get smelling due to the dirty water getting inside. After vacuuming the water out (with wet/dry vacuum), leave doors open to aid in drying out the carpet.

It may be worth your time to have the interior professionally cleaned. Explain to them what happened. Good luck.

Also, I usually put a fresh dryer sheet under the front seat. It acts as an air freshener and last quite a while.

Answer 5

It really depends on the car and what got wet.
Many cars have electrical connectors under the seats, computers, etc.
If those got soaked, they may be OK now, but may fail later.
I would have it checked out by a reputable repair shop.
Your auto insurance may even cover repairs...flood damage.

Answer 6

John got it...remove the carpet. It's a must do. Then pull the jute backing off the carpet and replace it with someting compatible. That stuff is next to impossible to dry out completely and will smell worse than you can imagine if left in place.

Answer 7

The carpets will dry, but the jute backing will not. The carpets need to be removed, washed and hang out to dry. While you have the seats out, spray WD40 on the seat adjusters. clean and dry the steel floor, you can put you seats back in and use the car while the carpets dry. If you have comprehensive coverage on your auto insurance, this is covered. If you do not do this procedure, your carpets will rot and mold!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

CHANCES ARE THAT YOU WILL BE ALRIGHT BUT YOU NEED TO HAVE THE CARPET CLEANED WITH A CHEMICAL THAT WILL STOP IT FROM GROWING MOLD BECAUSE MOLD SPORES IS VERY BAD FOR YOU, SO YOU NEED TO GET IT CLEANED AND THEN LEAVE THE DOORS AND WINDOWS OPEN SO IT WILL HELP DRY IT OUT THEN YOU NEED TO GET SOME FABREEZE WITH ANITBACTERIA AND SPRAY THE WHOLE CARPET DOWN WITH IT AND THEN YOU SHOULD BE FINE AND DON'T DO IT AGIAN.

Answer 9

Won't hurt the car, but the carpets will stink. You got to get them and the batting out and hang them up to dry.

Answer 10

Use window cleanser back. enable it soak in first, THEN wipe it off. If this does no longer artwork, attempt a gentle degreaser like user-friendly eco-friendly (which will lease a greasy residue), then end cleansing with regularly happening window cleanser.