not running after engine degrease

[Toms306]

Never wash a engine bay without thoroughly sealing up anything electrical

Hmm, I don't really agree with that, I've cleaned engine bays loads of times now without covering anything. Just don't blast water at plugs and take it for a quick run to dry off after.

If somethings gonna fail from water ingress, I'd much rather it was at home while cleaning than the next time I hit a puddle!

You're lucky then. Ive seen plenty of people cause some rather serious issues by filling old brittle plugs with water or destroying ECUs etc

Its not luck, it's common sense... Don't fire at plugs and ECUs (ECU has a shower cap on the single plug HDi anyway) and make sure the engines warm then driven after to dry it off before water gets a chance to 'soak' into anything. Lift the bonnet after a rainy B road blast and you'd be surprised how wet everything gets, end up with muddy, salty water splashed all over and even up on top of the engine cover in the winter!

Do you work here Tom?






Personally, I'd never touch my engine bay with a hose pipe, let alone a pressure washer...

Lol, I don't do interiors, that seems a bit unnecessary!

I have done doorcards and boot carpet removed them from the car though.

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anyone advise on if an ecu needs to be married to the key on the imobiliser ? Please

Yes, the key chip, immobiliser box and ECU are matched.