BlackAvantA4Guy

I know I've seen some postings about our cars stalling after driving through puddles, but I still can't believe it happened to me. It wasn't all that deep! Heck, even a Civic got through! I didn't really want to slam that hard on the brakes, especially on a highway.

Well, the CEL light is on. I checked the engine, I don't really see much water, even in the intake which is at the front right of the engine. At least it started again, but won't rev above 4000rpm.

I'm surprised. I can't see how water can get in. Our engine is so protected from the bottom too. Is there some flaw in the design?

This is the reason why I bought a Quattro...to drive through severe weather! But to die on a puddle??

Never had problems with my other cars.

I'll let it dry out tonight. Bring it in to the dealer sometime later.

IOKEPA

ask Yourk, he's an expert when it comes to driving through puddles

BlackAvantA4Guy

I dunno, I think I sprayed more water into the engine when I wash it!

JeffPGH

I'm curious because it seems to happen mostly on the 3.0s. There was also a post the other day showing the difference in the intakes between the two engines and the 3.0s is more "open".

denimmike

Take your car to the dealer you more than likely have gotten water in your ECM box. Thats why the vehicle doesnt drive correctly.

QU4TTRO

If you have water in the intake and it gets into the engine you're looking at a major repair. Take if from me. I had the short block replaced on my 3.0 due to hydrolock back in May at a cost of $11K

PRIME

i have a 1.8t did not stall but CEL came on in heavy rain. Turns out nothing bad, just a busted vacum hose.

USP

It makes you think if getting a CAI is really worth it (if the stock intake isnt even up to par)

BlackAvantA4Guy

Mine is a 1.8T

BlackAvantA4Guy

OK...now I'm really scared to drive in the rain. I have a 1.8T. Does hydrolock apply to me?