Do the same for the boot carpet that covers the engine bay also feel down the back.
Smart car wet carpet will not start.
As if that s not difficult enough the carpet lining in a.
I think some part is getting wet or damp and preventing the engine from igniting.
Storm damage flood damage and even diy carpet cleaning can lead to wet carpet.
They re enclosed spaces without much ventilation when the engine isn t running.
Fortunately a little heat and air circulation will do the trick.
The car only has 350 miles.
Water damage is a problem anywhere but can be especially bad in cars.
The drivers side was not wet.
The battery can be located under the carpet beneath the area where the passenger foot well you need to.
We have had high humidity and torrential rains which i drove through for around 100 miles.
My smart car won t start and it shows a little key symbol in the centre of the dash why.
Cold damp weather can make it even harder to get your car dry.
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My ford bantam wont start everytime it gets wet gets wet on top or bottom of engine on top water might of got into the spark ignition system on bottom could of got water into a sensor until it dries out ford are wits and want ur money id take it back and say since that didnt work fix it for free ya.
Does anybody know what is wrong.
Cars are enclosed spaces with poor air circulation when the car is not running.
I am fairly certain that the water didn t come in from the passengers shoes.
It turns itself on automatically after 60 seconds if you have not started car after unlocking it.
It won t start when it has been sitting all night and the next morning it is real damp outside or it has been raining.
As a result even a little bit of water on the carpet can lead to mildew and other problems if left alone.
If it is dry then hoorah.
The immobiliser is still on.
So i left the carpet proped up overnight to let it all dry out.
After all cars are designed to keep water out.