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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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washed car -----> problem

after i washed the car it hasnt ran the same? just trying to get some feedback from u guys if u ever had this experience. i didnt wash the engine directly but just sprayed under (oil pan area) oh yea i did check my coils thats about it they were fine. thanx for any help
Old Jan 5, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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I really doubt the washing had anything to do with it.
Old Jan 5, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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Is it shifting hard?
Old Jan 6, 2004 | 06:11 AM
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My car always runs better after a good detailing. Maybe it's her way of saying thanks. Or it could be better aerodynamics.
Seriously though, try pulling codes (just saw you have a '93, so you may want to check with 3rd gen guys to see if this is possible or how to) to see if you have any sensor problems, etc... Could be that spraying from underneath knocked a wire around or you got moisture where it shouldn't be. If it is from moisture, giving it time to dry out may be all that's needed.

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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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aight u peoples thanx for the replies it seems to be running better than b4 maybe it does have to be with the moisture plus it 10*F here so it prolly will take a while to dry up. i have a manual. man i have a VE 5spd that has 209,xxx and counting miles and it runs somewhat strong. i so love my car thanx again
Old Jan 7, 2004 | 04:08 AM
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Wash it more often and perhaps it wount be in shock next time.
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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I had problems w/ idle after a wash on my other car. Some water got into dist cap.
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