washed engine bay, now it idles rough

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bluegen1e
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Car: 95 Maxima GLE

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A classic noob mistake. not afraid to admit it.

I washed the engine bay. covered the after market short ram intake filter so it can't be the issue. now when i'm idling there is a bit of "choking". feels like the plugs are mis-firing. but when i start to drive it feels fine - until I come to a light or a stop sign. then I feel it again.

i checked the spark plug wells. all seem to be dry except one. had a bit of moisture and i wiped it off. it reduced the choking a lot but i still feel it lightly. drove around 2 days thinking it will dry off but didnt help.

help this choking soul....


NutriaforBreakfast
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Car: Nissan Maxima 1995 VQDE engine

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It comes in a can that you spray

Electro ? at AutoZone

Use to clean your electrical wires

Would probably displace the moisture

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Let it dry out. Likely water in the MAFS connection.

Spray some WD-40 in each electrical connector, wipe, and reconnect.

NutriaforBreakfast
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Does it run again?

I8A4RE
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wd-40 on all your electrical connections and ignition plugs. Some water is in something causing a circuit to malfunction.Pull and reseat your electrical plugs....blow them out w some compressed air if you see any wetness too.

bluegen1e
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Joined: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:28 am
Car: 95 Maxima GLE

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actually i think it was my spark plug wells. i kept opening them and wiping them everyday. after few days it was minimized and went away. now im a happy camper..

thnx all u guys...


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