Yes, a failed stabilization would make the ISV go mum.  You can test
the plug to see if you get voltage.  Got Bentley?

2009/12/5, mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com>:
> No. No wet filter.
>
> While powerwashing an engine generally may not be advisable, I was very
> careful not to direct the blast at critical components. I was mostly working
> from the sides and below on the block, trans and diff.
>
> I think I just have a tedious chore ahead of me of finding and checking all
> electrical connections and vacuum circuits.
>
> A separate but related question: would a malfunctioning idle stab. unit make
> the idle air valve non-functional also? I get no hum from my IAV. Haven't
> tested it electrically off of the engine yet.
>
> m
>
> On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> You don't have a puddle of water inside your air cleaner canister and wet
>> filter, do you?
>>
>> bob
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 9:22 PM, mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Good suggestion. Given that the coil to dist wire was compromised I'm
>>> willing to believe that the wires may be the culprit.
>>>
>>> What puzzles me though is why I can get it to start from cold with a
>>> little
>>> throttle. I then have to hold it at idle or it will die. That seems to me
>>> to
>>> be more fuel/air/throttle boy to me. Perhaps TPS?
>>>
>>> m
>>>
>>> On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 11:04 PM, A J <flavanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> > This is something that has happened to me several times and although it
>>> > is simple and might be overlooked its worth a shot. Because the motor
>>> > was running while you powerwashed and ran afterward even if it was for
>>> > a
>>> > hundred miles dont overlook the possibility of -- steam. The water will
>>> > vapor to steam INSIDE the dist cap and while running have no effect but
>>> > when you shutdown and let it cool it condenses and becomes water
>>> > droplets that simply short the cap and prevent the proper spark causing
>>> > it not to start. It may even start but not without effort and will run
>>> > poorly.
>>> > I would suggest a second look at the electricals and make quite sure
>>> > they are all dry. I normally leave the cap off after drying for several
>>> > hours to be sure that the cap and dist are dry. The same holds true of
>>> > the wires and their  connections in the cap aand coil.
>>> > Just my two cents worth
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> mordo
>>> 1990 Carat
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> mordo
> 1990 Carat
>

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