No start after car wash

[Cammy98]

I have a question. Probably dumb but just want to run it across you guys first.

Has anyone had there car not start after washing it.

I washed my car last friday and after it didn't start. I open the hood and find some small puddles on both sides of the engine (where that depression lies). I try to start it today and it starts up no problem, and several times in succession. Can water going underneath the hood effect the start? Anyone else have this issue?

[Tom Rs]

Re: No start after car wash

maybe some water got on the coils ?

[ssms5411]

Re: No start after car wash

maybe some water got on the coils ?

X2 on the water on the coils and plugs. No start.

[landj]

Re: No start after car wash

Remove each wire (one at a time) and apply some dialectic grease. Also check the wires for any wear or nicks, if it is, replace it and wrap it with electrical tape in the mean-time.

[Cammy98]

Re: No start after car wash

Yah im sure this happened. Oh well new weather stripping then.

[venom3300]

Re: No start after car wash

this is off topic..... but if u take a ttop though the car wash will it give u a bath? lol

[lookout4theyeti]

Re: No start after car wash

this is off topic..... but if u take a ttop though the car wash will it give u a bath? lol

No, you'll just be an idiot :tup:

[venom3300]

Re: No start after car wash

No, you'll just be an idiot :tup:

lol not me had mine for 2 years.... never been though a car wash :P

[Cammy98]

Re: No start after car wash

Hahahaha that sounds interesting.

One more question off topic too, but im already here.

My driver side header gasket is leaking is that going to cause any immediate problems?

[Tom Rs]

Re: No start after car wash

Hahahaha that sounds interesting.

One more question off topic too, but im already here.

My driver side header gasket is leaking is that going to cause any immediate problems?

if its bad get it fixed asap. If only a tad it wont do any harm but still get it fixed

[Cammy98]

Re: No start after car wash

Yah under significant load (above 2500) it lets out a distinct *tick tick tick*

Would it throw any codes?

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: No start after car wash

this is off topic..... but if u take a ttop though the car wash will it give u a bath? lol

This is how I tested out my T-Top Conversion. Something like 2-3 drops on the seats. Then I adjusted the weather stripping and I'm good now.

[ssms5411]

Re: No start after car wash

Hahahaha that sounds interesting.

One more question off topic too, but im already here.

My driver side header gasket is leaking is that going to cause any immediate problems?

Might run leaner on that O2 bank or side, I would just fix it pretty easy job. Felpro gasket and some copper spray sealant, great fix.

[Cammy98]

Re: No start after car wash

Word. Thanks guys!