Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - HELP! washed car and now engine has problems starting

dthem370 · 06-07-2012, 03:28 PM

I washed the exterior of my car like I always do. I did NOT use any water in the engine bay. I went to start the car and it would just crank and then start for like 1/2 a sec and die out. I kept trying and it finally started but wouldnt pass 3-4 rpms or 30-40 mph. Then parked it and tried it again and it cranked really hard and started up. Then it drove fine. Now it starts normally but if i let it sit for like 10 minutes and try it again it either cranks hard and starts or starts and then dies out. Second try though it will start perfecty. Does anyone know what this can be?

06-07-2012, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
dthem370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 163 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	HELP! washed car and now engine has problems starting I washed the exterior of my car like I always do. I did NOT use any water in the engine bay. I went to start the car and it would just crank and then start for like 1/2 a sec and die out. I kept trying and it finally started but wouldnt pass 3-4 rpms or 30-40 mph. Then parked it and tried it again and it cranked really hard and started up. Then it drove fine. Now it starts normally but if i let it sit for like 10 minutes and try it again it either cranks hard and starts or starts and then dies out. Second try though it will start perfecty. Does anyone know what this can be?