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SONofSAM · 07-29-2002, 11:55 AM

Is there anyway you can help me!
My Engine light turn on after i had clean/steam my engine ( I did cover some of the parts that can't be wet/steam)...
i even try disconnect the battery 2 time's for like 20-30 mins and runs my car around my block for like 3 time's...when i shift from 2nd to 3th gears and step on the gas pedal and i felt the car is little choke (not much! but very little)...the engine light turn on right away Blink Blink...
do you guys think this is a big problem! should i run couple more time's and see's the light still turn on!
Since my car is 96 1.8 model, can you guys pull the code out.
when will be the next installfest!

please educate me a bit!
thanks guys,

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christoph1371 · 07-29-2002, 12:12 PM

We can pull the code, sure. I will be busy the next few nights. Try and swing by this weekend.

Does the light come on immediatly after reset?

SONofSAM · 07-29-2002, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by christoph1371
Does the light come on immediatly after reset?

Nope, maybe a few mins when the car is operate...then light starting to blink...

thanks Chris i swing by this weekend...

Catfish · 07-29-2002, 03:25 PM

It will eventually evaporate but you'll have problems until it does and it may take a week or so for that to happen. Best bet is to check the connectors, starting with the ones you didn't cover before the steam cleaning and dry them out. A hairdryer works great, or if you don't have one simply leaving them unplugged for a few hours might do the trick. Don't forget to check your sparkplug wires as well.

This is why it is so important to make sure you properly cover any electrical connectors (and unplug the battery) prior to any kind of steam/water cleaning.

ciper · 07-29-2002, 03:30 PM

Dude, you know its against the rules to post this in so many forums.

Anyways Id say find all the electrical connectors you can dry them out. I usually take a paper towel and rip a small section so I can stick it in the connector.

07-29-2002, 11:55 AM	#1
SONofSAM Scooby Specialist Member#: 8407 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: gabage island, NEW YORK	ATTN: Bill or Chris Is there anyway you can help me! My Engine light turn on after i had clean/steam my engine ( I did cover some of the parts that can't be wet/steam)... i even try disconnect the battery 2 time's for like 20-30 mins and runs my car around my block for like 3 time's...when i shift from 2nd to 3th gears and step on the gas pedal and i felt the car is little choke (not much! but very little)...the engine light turn on right away Blink Blink... do you guys think this is a big problem! should i run couple more time's and see's the light still turn on! Since my car is 96 1.8 model, can you guys pull the code out. when will be the next installfest! please educate me a bit! thanks guys, * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-29-2002, 03:25 PM	#4
Catfish Scooby Newbie Member#: 1322 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Silicon Valley Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS Sedan 72 Datsun 240Z	You have water in some of your connectors. It will eventually evaporate but you'll have problems until it does and it may take a week or so for that to happen. Best bet is to check the connectors, starting with the ones you didn't cover before the steam cleaning and dry them out. A hairdryer works great, or if you don't have one simply leaving them unplugged for a few hours might do the trick. Don't forget to check your sparkplug wires as well. This is why it is so important to make sure you properly cover any electrical connectors (and unplug the battery) prior to any kind of steam/water cleaning.

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07-29-2002, 12:12 PM	#2
christoph1371 Scooby Specialist Member#: 1090 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: CA	We can pull the code, sure. I will be busy the next few nights. Try and swing by this weekend. Does the light come on immediatly after reset?

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ciper Scooby Guru Member#: 15543 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: san francisco, ca Vehicle: 90BJ Legacy LS ABS AWD 946 Rio Red Jpn built	Dude, you know its against the rules to post this in so many forums. Anyways Id say find all the electrical connectors you can dry them out. I usually take a paper towel and rip a small section so I can stick it in the connector.