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Washed Engine, now having some problems

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turbogt

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I washed my engine at the carwash tonight.. I avoided spraying the dizzy and power distribution center, but now when I start the car, it runs fine for 10 seconds, then the Check engine light flashes 4 times and it kicks the idle up to 1800 rpm for about 15 seconds, stutters, and goes back to normal..

Any ideas??
 

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Sounds like it's going into KOEO self check. Did you get the dianostic connector wet? Just a guess.

Usually it means you got the distributer wet, down below the cap.
 
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90mustangGT said:
Sounds like it's going into KOEO self check. Did you get the dianostic connector wet? Just a guess.

Usually it means you got the distributer wet, down below the cap.
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That's what it seemed like to me.. I'll go look at the diagnostic plug
 
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90mustangGT said:
Sounds like it's going into KOEO self check. Did you get the dianostic connector wet? Just a guess.

Usually it means you got the distributer wet, down below the cap.
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Pulled the Diagnostic plug's cap and it was filled with water.. I figured if I'd wait overnight it'd go away whatever it was but it's beautiful out and I really wanted to go for a cruise..


Thanks!!!
 

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Compressed air
 
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TenorPlayinGuy said:
Compressed air
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I usually blow everything out when I'm done, but my compressor is in storage at the moment
 
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I usually blow everything out when I'm done, but my compressor is in storage at the moment
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