Originally Posted by marezmichael (Post 96388)

ok, just bought a 1995 na non turbo..
car was dirty when i bought it, so decided to wash it.

washed it this morning, exterior 1st, then opened the hood and washed it now. started up fine, but when I began to drive it, felt like it was losing power. before it idled at about a grand, now its less than 800 and "rumbles" as is the car is going to die out?! should i not have washed the engine!? and could it be the battery?! help!??!

Originally Posted by 97SupraTT (Post 96390)

Did you cover all of your electrical components including battary? If you didnt then often times if you get all your electrical connectors wet then it could cause things to act up. Letting them fully dry out before driving it again may fix the problem.

When washing the engine bay, I always cover all electrical connectors with plastic the best I can and I also cover the air intake just to be safe.

Originally Posted by pwpanas (Post 96391)

Sounds like maybe an ignition problem? Try taking off your distributor cap and plug wires and let them dry thoroughly...

Originally Posted by marezmichael (Post 96394)

the car turns on fine, i've started it up 4 times since the wash and let it run for 5-10 mins, the longer i leave it running, the more the car feels like its losing power?!

Originally Posted by 97SupraTT (Post 96395)

Are any warning lights coming on? You could try to disconnect the battary, dry the terminals (probably shouldnt be wet anymore anyhow) let it sit disconnected for a lil while and then reconnect and see if that helps. Not sure if it will though.

Originally Posted by marezmichael (Post 96397)

the warning light above the tach.. and also the temp warning light?
but i will disconnect dry off, and re-post if problem still occurs, thanks for the help.

Originally Posted by 97SupraTT (Post 96398)

OK, I would let it sit disconnected for at least 30 minutes or so. If you dont mind me asking, where are you at in Germany? I just moved from there about a year ago. Did you buy the car in Germany?

Originally Posted by marezmichael (Post 96399)

I would disconnect it but its raining outside and doesn't look like its going to stop anytime soon. perfect!

I just started it and like it run for about 10 mins. same thing happened. light above the tach stayed on the entire time, as soon as i put it drive to go around the corner, the light next to the temp came on. really dont know what to do know, really confused and kinda pissed off now.

im stationed in Vilseck and I bought the car from another soldier here on post.