check eng light

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by kcallum, Aug 17, 2006.

  1. kcallum

    kcallum Guest

    Hi all, my 2002 Sonata (4 CYL) was working fine...did something
    stupid...cleaned the eng compartment.

    (used eng cleaner and a hose)

    Ran fine for a few miles..then started to sputter at low RPM's...then
    check eng light came on.
    Took car for a 25 mile trip to see if something got wet that might dry
    off...still sputtering.

    It is a nice sunny 80 deg day here.

    I disconnected the battery neg terminal...lifted the spark plug boots
    as I heard sizzling in one...full of water around the spark plug (not
    coolant or oil)...just water...from the hose. (guess the seal leaks on
    the plug wire)...got it dry...pulled the plug...looks good.

    Could this have "grounded" that plug and caused the issue?
    5 hours later and still doing it...so what ever I got wet is definitely
    dry.

    Any comments on where I should look?
    I did not disconnect anything under the hood for the eng clean, but I
    did remote the large plastic tray.

    This is the 2.4 4 cyl

    thanks in advance.
     
    kcallum, Aug 17, 2006
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  2. The insides of the plug boots are probably still wet. I little silicone
    spray may help to dry them out. Come to think of it, if the wires
    haven't been replaced in a while, it would be a good idea. Also, check
    the connections at the coil packs.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Aug 17, 2006
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  3. kcallum

    Humanvirus Guest

    Thanks....
    I unplugged the wires for a couple hours and let it sit while I cleaned
    and waxed the car.
    May be a little moisture.

    Time will tell...thanks again
     
    Humanvirus, Aug 17, 2006
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