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Jul 25, 2009 | 12:21 AM

ToofastFX

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Engine is running rough now....

I washed the engine very carefully today and now the check engine light is on and is running really rough. What did I do??

Jul 25, 2009 | 07:01 AM

phil6608

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From: Wilmington DE

You got something wet!

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Jul 25, 2009 | 07:49 AM

torkum

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Wet COPS,

What is the code on the CEL?

Jul 25, 2009 | 08:32 AM

ToofastFX

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No idea how do can you tell? THe engine light came on and I took the positive cable off to reset it but it still ran rough (figured it would). I guess I'll try to pull the coil packs and see if water is in there.

Jul 25, 2009 | 10:04 AM

F150man21

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From: PC, FL

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Originally Posted by torkum

wet cops,

What is the code on the cel?

x2.

Jul 25, 2009 | 10:56 AM

Matts ford

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Originally Posted by ToofastFX

what are you driving? year? motor? mileage? you need to have someone read the codes with a scanner or a code reader. autozone will do it for free for obd2 systems anywhere except california.

Jul 27, 2009 | 10:14 AM

ToofastFX

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2001 Harley. I had a crack coil pack and a water got in there and shorted it out.

Engine is running rough now....

Engine is running rough now....

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