Water

2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JWBRAND
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my VW went through a large puddle and died. Now it won't start. What should I do?
Apr 26, 2011 at 1:25 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check and see if water has gotten to any of the sensors preventing them from working correctly.

Hope water has not gotten into the cylinders. Check the air cleaner to see if it is soaked. Have the compression tested if necessary.

Apr 26, 2011 at 5:26 PM
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