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Old 02-23-2009, 10:46 AM
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Today i washed my car and when i got back in, it wouldnt start. I waited for a couple minutes then it started right up. I drove it some more and it ran perfect, killed it a couple times and started back up. Then i went to get fuel and afterwards it wouldnt start for a few minutes again. Each time it wouldnt start, the engine would turn over but wouldnt start. Any help would extremely appreciated
Old 02-23-2009, 10:59 AM
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define washed your car..
Old 02-23-2009, 11:32 AM
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i just washed the exterior, i popped the hood after and wiped down the plastic pieces on the base of the windshield and wiped everything down in the bay, a few things looked a little wet just from the water leaking in but not bad at all. Could getting water in the exhaust do it maybe?
Old 02-23-2009, 06:34 PM
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i think i figured it out. my inner finder on my drivers side front is missing and so it leaves my intake filter extremely open from the outside so it probably took in some water. you think that could make my car not start?
Old 02-23-2009, 07:38 PM
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Not good. Change your oil.
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will do...thank you
Old 02-26-2009, 03:17 PM
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Any problems since? Is it still doing it? I would have said Fuel pump if it was still doing it. I know its a long shot but you never know
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yea fuel pump ran through my head, it hasnt done it since and its ran completely fine. the only thing ive noticed is if im just sitting at idle, every once in awhile it kinda bogs out
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Hmm, sounds to me like maybe your air filter is clogged or wet. Always cover the filter/intake tube whenever cleaning the engine bay.
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u did have ur fuel door shut and fuel cap on right? wont run good with water in fuel either and since he water is heavier it doesnt take it long to get to the fuel intake
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i think its because the air filter got wet im missing the finder liner so my air filter is in direct line when im cleaning the wheel wells, im not wash it again until i get my inner finder. Im going to replace the air filter this week
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