2005 Ford Bantam Wash Engine 5days Ago Only Start Sometimes Dash Lights Come

2005 FORD BANTAM
140,000 MILES
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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
Feb 16, 2013 at 4:32 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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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.
Feb 16, 2013 at 5:24 AM
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HUGOM
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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
Jun 25, 2013 at 4:53 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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I think he probably has it resolved now since he asked the question 5 months ago.
Jun 25, 2013 at 5:13 AM
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