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Wash engine 5days ago

Tiny
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  • 2005 FORD BANTAM
  • 140,000 MILES
Wash engine 5days ago. Only start sometimes. Dash lights come on but engine does not turn. Cant pushstart. Did dry lot of plugs in engine compartment
Saturday, February 16th, 2013 AT 12:32 PM

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Tiny
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NEVER, EVER wash an engine on a late model vehicle. You can do thousands of dollars in damage to multiple electronic control units.
Use a blow dryer on everything you can but the damage may already be done.
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Saturday, February 16th, 2013 AT 1:24 PM
Tiny
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Agree with Wrenchtech. Rather use a paint brush to clean and vacuum any loose dirt. Try replacing coil. Does not like water and due to age develops tiny cracks which if engine was hot when washed, these cracks would absorb moisture which will make starting difficult or create some serious misfire
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Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 AT 11:53 AM
Tiny
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I think he probably has it resolved now since he asked the question 5 months ago.
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Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 AT 12:13 PM

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