96 cobra won't start, something under the hood got wet.

[Labinnac]

I changed the oil this morning and did a bunch of running around and it ran fine. Sprayed some degreaser on the engine to clean it up a bit and then rinsed it off with the hose and the nozzle on a light spray setting. Since then it won't start.

It has power, as everything on the inside comes on when the key is put in. When the key is turned it makes a rapid clicking noise and that's it. I'm nto sure what the clicking is but it's pretty loud. I'm thinking it's the starter but it isn't turning the engine over. The guage needles flutter with the clicking too.

I sprayed off everything that looked electrical with compressed air but it didn't help.

i've done this tons of times before without a problem. i wash the engine and engine compartment off the same way as often as I wash it which has been plenty of times.

Help!

Thanks in advance.

 

[Hissmann]

This is why I always cover everything electrical up with plastice wrap.

 

[cold96snake]

I think it's the starter, probably not getting enough juice. Let it dry completely off, make sure everything is off, i.e. lights, stereo etc. and try it again.

 

[Saleen4971]

hmmmmmm, i'd say test the battery. maybe it has enough power for ther accessories, but not the starter?

 

[cobra dave]

yeah put a dvom on the battery and then start tracing from there. if your clicking is coming from the pass. side up by the fuel regulator then it could be a solenoid. good luck electrical problems suck.