2008 Mercedes Benz CLK500 car stalled in flood water

2008 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500
20,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BENITOTO
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while driving my car today, it stalled in 2 ft. flood waters. car won't start again. will the car star after it dries out?
Jun 6, 2009 at 11:48 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

you will need to take out the air filter and see if it is wet with water, if it is dry, that is a good sign that no serious damage has been done, post your findings.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 7, 2009 at 1:11 AM
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