2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser i washed the engine

2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
67,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIMJNEZ024
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i washed the engine of the pt today and the engine light turned on. the car started shaking and it dosent give enough power when i step on the gas. what can it be?
Dec 9, 2008 at 9:17 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Either the ignition coil has shorted or the plug wires. You can try waiting until it dries to see if that fixes it.

Let me know what happens.

Joe
Jan 6, 2009 at 3:50 PM
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