Not pulling when get warm

2006 MERCEDES BENZ C200
17,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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LEOPOLD2019
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After a drive through water one day, My car listed above w203 does not want to pull after a 70 km drive, unless it cools downs first. please assist.
Dec 11, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

What happens is the catalytic converter is super hot then when you go through water it cools it and can break apart the material inside. To confirm the issue here is a guide to help us:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

We should try to get the codes as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down these guides and report back.
Dec 12, 2019 at 3:18 PM
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LEOPOLD2019
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Hello Ken, That problem also led to the check engine light to turn on.
Dec 27, 2019 at 3:57 AM
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STRAILER
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That's good. it will tell us what's going on. please run the codes and get back to me.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down these guides and report back.
Dec 30, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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