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  • Feb 13, 2010, 02:25 AM
    WIREIT1
    1999 Honda Accord electrical problems
    Hello
    Have 99 Accord, after washing engine copartment most of the warning lights including brakes batt doors ajar etc. all stay on... All was perfectly fine before. Any thoughts?
    Thanks
  • Feb 13, 2010, 05:09 AM
    CaptainRich

    The best you can hope for is that after the under electrical harness dries, everything will work properly again.
    It sounds like you're gotten water into the wiring harness and things are shorted.
    You should leave the car open to allow air to circulate. Good luck.
  • Feb 13, 2010, 08:23 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    It's very dangerous to wash down a modern-day engine. Frequently, the ECM, alternator, and sensors short out. It's best to spot clean by hand.

    After everything thoroughly dries out, test all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post252145

    If the CEL comes on and goes out after 2 seconds, count your blessings--the ECM likely escaped sudden death.

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