Can Lightning Damage Car Electronics. Lightning damage to an electrical panel Consumer Electronics. Let me give you two extremes.
Physical damage secondary effect damage electromagnetic pulse EMP damage and damage caused by changes in ground reference potential. Electronic damage especially with modern cars can be expensive to repair. Wheels can show pitting and arcing paint jobs can show burn marks or peeling with some rust induced by the strike.
Physical damage secondary effect damage electromagnetic pulse EMP damage and damage caused by changes in ground reference potential.
Homeowners insurance will cover lightning damage. A neighbor drawn outside at 2 in the morning by the commotion saw the fire called 911 and pounded on the. Doesnt even try to turn over. A sufficiently large EMP will wipe out or damage the engine control computer or other electronics.

