Problem after cleaning throttle body, 4age 20valves engine
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 Jul 21 2013, 04:02 PM, updated 13y ago
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Hi guys,
My car engine is a 4age 20valve blacktop. I clean the throttle body by opening all the plenum intakes and spray the carburetor cleaner. Now the car cannot start. I need help.. Thanks |
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Jul 21 2013, 04:12 PM
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Not running.. Darn..I think this is my mistake. Can the carburetor cleaner evaporates after some time?
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Jul 21 2013, 04:13 PM
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QUOTE(unitron @ Jul 21 2013, 04:06 PM) You spray with the engine running or not running? Not running... |
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Jul 21 2013, 04:19 PM
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QUOTE(unitron @ Jul 21 2013, 04:16 PM) Not sure what carburetor cleaner ingredients are. But probably a solvent with additives. Dunno how long to evaporate. Yes, tried that. Could my spark plug become wet because of the cleaner?Have you tried stepping on the accelerator pedal while cranking the engine? |
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Jul 21 2013, 04:20 PM
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QUOTE(unitron @ Jul 21 2013, 04:16 PM) Not sure what carburetor cleaner ingredients are. But probably a solvent with additives. Dunno how long to evaporate. Yes, tried that. Could my spark plug become wet because of the cleaner?Have you tried stepping on the accelerator pedal while cranking the engine? |
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Jul 21 2013, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(stormlcc @ Jul 21 2013, 05:11 PM) wow this is a worry because i'm also using blacktop and planning to do a TB clean. Sounds like normal cranking. Just that the engine couldn't start. Took out the spark plugs and clean it with cloth. A tiny bit wet on 2 spark plugs. I wonder how long i have to wait..when u crank the engine, what sound? maybe the electronics are wet (u know lah, old engine, old wires, maybe got some unprotected areas) wait for 1 or 2 hours more and try starting it again. update us here. |
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Jul 21 2013, 05:52 PM
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QUOTE(stormlcc @ Jul 21 2013, 05:45 PM) do u have hair dryer? use that instead of cloth. if still can't start after that, try to jump start the car, maybe battery not enough powah.... Battery just changed to new one 3 months ago.. Damn starting to regret doing diy...these are the simplest stuff i can think of that u can do at home at the moment. |
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Jul 21 2013, 07:29 PM
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QUOTE(stormlcc @ Jul 21 2013, 06:24 PM) so have u tried the hairdrier thingy? any improvements? Nope, because I don't have a hairdryer. Anyway, I went out to eat, came back, disconnect everything and reconnect it. Got into my car, sayang it a bit, then turned the key. It struggled a bit (4 seconds) then it came to life!! However idling was bad, then it died after awhile. Tried second time, it also can start, rough idling, then hold it at 4k rpm for 10 seconds. After that totally ok already. Smooth. Revv it also smooth. Took it for a ride, no more jerking during slowing down. Means problem solved!  Conclusion: When you wanted to start your car, don't be in a grumpy mood. Your car will be scared and refuses to start. Need to sayang it 1.  Maybe it has finally dried up or maybe the connection of the wiring no good earlier. Anyway, thanks everyone for your kind suggestions  |
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