CAR STARTED SPUTTERING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

2001 HONDA ACCORD
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TIA242
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HI I HAVE A 2001 HONDA ACCORD AND DROVE IN A PUDDLE OF WATER TODAY AND THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
Apr 29, 2012 at 7:06 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the ignition side got wet and the motor started missing. let it dry out and see if it runs ok.

did any water get into the air filter??

Roy
Apr 29, 2012 at 7:08 AM
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DJCL
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Spray wd-40 on all the ignition parts. This will help dry out the. Dist cap and wires. It will displace moisture
Apr 29, 2012 at 7:29 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Get a scan done to check for trouble codes.

Most likely water got to the crank sensor wire connector and caused the engine to misfire.
Apr 29, 2012 at 7:34 AM
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