what would stop the van from starting when it been wet ,

1998 CITROEN DISPATCH
94,000 MILES
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RICHARD CHAP
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i steam cleaned the van , and now it wont start
Mar 8, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You got the ignition system wet. That is why it won't start. Allow it time to dry and it should start.
Mar 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM
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CADIEMAN
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if it has a distributer remove the cap and spray out with wd40.
Mar 8, 2012 at 8:50 PM
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