Engine wash gone wrong?

[davidh190]

Hi guys, new to the Club.

 

So on Friday me and my dad went to one of those self car wash places and decided to clean the engine bay with degreaser and water. I covered the cap and rotor and some wires that were sticking out. It drove fine home but the next day it start idling roughly and when I got on the freeway, even if I stepped down on the accelerator all the way, it wouldn't roar and give me the torque and acceleration I needed. It's been like that ever since. Any idea if a sensor got damaged?

 

89 Comanche with a 4.0 and a automatic transmission. Thanks.

 

 

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[dustyinthedirt]

Have you checked under the cap for moister? if moister is apparent a little wd40 will fix it

[64 Cheyenne]

Check connectors at TB TPS and IAC for moisture.

[davidh190]

Hi guys, thanks for the tips. I'm going to check tomorrow.

 

 

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[Eagle]

My fuzzy recollection is that the TPS and IAC don't like to get wet.

[cruiser54]

My fuzzy recollection is that the TPS and IAC don't like to get wet.

That ain't a fuzzy recollection. That's a good memory. 

[davidh190]

Have you checked under the cap for moister? if moister is apparent a little wd40 will fix it

I checked but it was dry. Thanks though

 

 

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[davidh190]

My fuzzy recollection is that the TPS and IAC don't like to get wet.

So I replaced the TPS and it's almost back to its old self. Might replace the IAC...

 

Thanks!

 

 

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