

| Subject: | Washing/Starting problem |
| From: | Dom |
| Date: | Sat, 18 Sep 1999 06:35:25 +1000 |
Hi Thanks to all who replied to my request for washing tips Unfortunately I now have a spanking clean engine that won't start. I was sort of afraid of this but I figured if it happens and when I track down the problem, I'll know what to do next time. I don't expect an accurate diagnosis from across the sea but some answers to some very general questions would be appreciated. What I do have is 1. Spark getting out to the plugs 2. Fuel (I can smell it anyway after cranking) Question 1. Can I rule out ECU problems if I am getting spark and probably fuel to the heads. I haven't checked at the injectors yet. (I am worried about a potential short causing damage although it does seem highly unlikely) Its been sitting for 24hrs now so the only water will be trapped deposits. The only thing I can think of is that I have somehow got water into the fuel intake system although a hole big enough to allow this would surely affect the general running (or non-running) of the car me-thinks. Oh well. Not overly concerned yet as I haven't had time to dig into it with a multi-meter so My tests so far are cursory. If I learn anything from this I'll be sure to make it available Thanks Dom [text/html]
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