Not long ago, we mentioned a scooter problem that began to choke when you accelerated fully and we pointed out that the mechanics in these machines are still quite precise.
So a little grain of sand could just make nothing work. But if you are here, you have a problem that is still a little bigger than a grain of sand.
Indeed, you did not pay attention to heavy rains, you were taken aback by a flood or you had an accident near a body of water and your scooter took the opportunity to take a good bath.
A good bath, can't it hurt? Well in this case for his scooter it is obviously the case. So what to do with a scooter that has taken on water? The first thing, of course, is to get it out of there.
For the rest of the maneuver, we will leave you with our article which will detail you step by step how to do it. We leave you moreover by giving you a link to some tips for storing your scooter in the future.
Disconnect the ignition of a scooter that has taken on water to prevent a short circuit
As we just said in the introduction, the first thing to do with a scooter that has taken on water is to get it out of there as quickly as possible. The longer it stays underwater, the more serious the damage will be.
So, obviously, it won't always be easy to do depending on your situation, but make sure you do it as quickly as possible if you want to get him to walk again without too much trouble.
Then, the first thing we will advise you to do with a scooter that has taken on water is simply to be patient. Indeed, a scooter has electronics and it rarely mixes with water.
Therefore, disconnect the battery and do not try to restart your scooter until it has dried out and the water is gone. However, if you are ever advised against tampering with electronics, there are several things you can do.
Indeed, the mechanical part of your scooter which has taken in water is quite manageable without great danger. This is why we will first look at the spark plugs on your scooter that have probably been affected.
Remove the kicker candle to remove the water
The first spark plug on your scooter that has caught the water that we are going to advise you to remove is the kicker spark plug. When this is done, you will find that water is most likely leaking out.
Do not worry it is quite normal for a scooter that has taken on water that it has seeped into this place. The most important thing will be to drain it well before attempting to restart your scooter.
To do this, make sure to tilt your scooter so that as much of this water as possible is evacuated. If a little is left, it will eventually evaporate, but the more you can remove, the better.
It is often necessary to change the spark plug with a scooter that has taken on water
The spark plug of the engine of your scooter which has taken on water has surely also taken a serious blow and often this will simply sign their death warrant. What we will advise you is to change it.
Of course, you can always try to test it and see if it still looks good. But on a personal level, we advise you to take the plunge and make the switch for several reasons.
The first is that a spark plug is not necessarily the part that will ruin you and that in any case it remains a wearing part of your scooter. Also, if you are here, you have a scooter that has taken on water.
However, even on new spark plugs, we know that this can cause problems. Therefore, you risk having problems with your engine with a spark plug that has taken a big hit with water.
It is for these two reasons that we will clearly advise you not to complicate your life and to take the plunge by changing the spark plug of your scooter which has taken on water, which will save you several problems.
Simply recharging the battery may solve the problem.
Finally, the last point that we will check on a scooter that has taken on water is the battery. So, for once, you will have to wait a little for it to dry before using it to avoid any risk of short-circuiting.
Once this is done, what we will advise you to do is plug into a smart charger which will be best able to give you a complete diagnosis of the operation of your scooter battery.
Thus, they will be able to tell you if this battery needs only a small charge to restart. But be aware that this will clearly not be the case every time and that she may have passed away.
As you might expect, the big dive isn't necessarily what batteries prefer and it can just kill them. Therefore, you will have no choice and you will have to buy another one.
In summary, you will surely have a candle as well that a battery to change if you have a scooter that has taken on water. For the rest, you will have to be patient and wait for everything to dry.
Learn about scooters and their problems
Scooters are means of locomotion appreciated by many people around the world, among other things for their ability to sneak around.
But there are several types of scooters available depending on the uses you are going to have. This is why we come back with you on these different types in a dedicated article.
