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So I ran threw a big puddle and now my car is running very weird.  When I say weird I mean that it is idling very strange and it seems almost like my car is back firing when I try to give it some gas. there was some water in the 2 cylinders closest to the firewall meaning when I took the spark plug wires out there was water all inside the hole. I was able to get the water out by sticking a socket extension with a rag on the end to hole. I got the car to start after that and it seemed to be running little bit better after that but still running very bad. Then I changed the spark plugs to see if that would help and nothing. I barrowed the tool to check what codes came up from the check engine light from a friend and the codes where all cylinder misfires. Now my question is; is the engine bad or is it like a simple electrical problem. Any help would be great! Thanks |  |  | | 03-14-2009, 02:21 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 |
I did something similar to this when I was 14. I was attempting to clean my engine bay and I sprayed water everywhere and experienced very similar symptoms.
Let it sit overnight and let everything dry out and 9 times out of 10 it will run fine. | | | | | 03-14-2009, 02:47 AM | #3 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scotch Plains, New Jersey Posts: 4 |
I wish it was that simple lol! It has been sitting for a few weeks now and nothing. But thanks! Anyone have any other suggestions? | | | | | 03-14-2009, 02:57 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
You ran through a big puddle and you're car is idling weird. Are you running a CAI?
And I don't think letting the car dry will fix the problem. If you sucked up water from the CAI, you might need a new engine or at the very least a MAFS. __________________ Come get a ti-shirt
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Nope not running a CAI but how could i tell if i need a MAFS? Is there a way to test it? | | | | | 03-15-2009, 06:45 PM | #6 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 48 |
Quote: Originally Posted by jdziedzic88  So I ran threw a big puddle and now my car is running very weird. | How deep exactly was this puddle? __________________
Here, take a cookie. I promise by the time you're done eating it, you'll feel right as rain. | | | | | 03-16-2009, 12:34 AM | #7 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scotch Plains, New Jersey Posts: 4 |
Well it wasnt to to deep but I was goin a good 40mph when I hit it so it splashed up pretty high! I would say it was about 6in or so but it was a pretty long puddle lol. | | | | | 03-16-2009, 02:31 AM | #8 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 48 |
Quote: Originally Posted by jdziedzic88 Well it wasnt to to deep but I was goin a good 40mph when I hit it so it splashed up pretty high! I would say it was about 6in or so but it was a pretty long puddle lol. | I'm not sure how water made it's way into the cylinders. Try this... http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm Good stuff. Also look for fuel additives that remove water. Your local autozone/whatever should carry something like that. I would have a look around the underside as well. Just make sure you're using the correct procedures for putting your car on jacks. If needed, I'll elaborate. __________________
Here, take a cookie. I promise by the time you're done eating it, you'll feel right as rain. | | | | | 03-16-2009, 04:33 PM | #9 | | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1 |
I stalled once in a puddle deep enough for water to come over the door sills (E30). Car ran like crap. I couldn't figure it out either and ended up taking it to my mechanic. Apparently, the crank position sensor shorted out and fried. Check your CPS. | | | | |
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