Will not start after washing the engine

1998 TOYOTA CORONA
170,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MUNENE
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I went to have an engine wash done but now the engine will not start, all the lights on the dashboard appear okay, the radio and windows and door locks are functioning. The engine will crank but will just not start. please help.
Feb 26, 2022 at 11:06 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Chances are the plug wires or distributor cap have gotten wet and causing a no spark issue with the ignition system.

Do me a favor. Follow this link and check to see if there is spark to the plugs. If there isn't, let me know.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Feb 27, 2022 at 12:35 PM
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