Audi A8L stuck in rainy water not starting

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Sep 28, 2024 | 01:39 PM

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Audi A8L stuck in rainy water not starting

I seek urgent advice regarding my 2011 Audi A8L 3.0 TFSI Quattro, which is in good condition with no known issues. Today, while driving in the rain, I inadvertently tried to drove over a blocked drain under a bridge, thinking the water level was manageable. To my surprise, I received a warning light for a brake sensors, and the car shut off while in the water. I attempted to restart it, but it sounded like it wanted to crank without success, then immediately called the fire service as I waited the rain to stop the water level increased And water start coming through the driver side on the floormat only. In about 1-2hours the rain stoped, The police and fire engine came and bump it out the water, towed the car and i immediately removed the battery terminals.

Now I need an advice since there's no Audi dealership in my country and the only experience that I have is any vehicle that gets contact with water. Ideally, you supposed to wait till it drys up and I am that situation where I want to wait till it drys up at least a week or so and not try to start. I have attached photo of the level the water reached.

Any advice is highly appreciate