Thread: HELP! washed car and now engine has problems starting
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Old 06-13-2012, 07:38 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ALTN8NRG View Post
I think I had a similiar problem with my car. After having new exhaust installed, my car would rapidly rev and then die. Starting the car took a few attempts and then I couldn't go over 30 mphs. The problem stopped and I was able to drive normally. The check engine light remained lit. I took it to the dealer and they said it was the new exhaust and told me something about adjusting magnet-something-another. Anyway... they adjusted/calibrated/whatever for free.
That sounds exactly like what happened to mine except I had no check engine light on.

Its been a couple days and car is running great, wish I knew what the exact cause was for sure. Might wash my car again soon and see if the problem happens again.
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