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Old 05 April 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Hi peps just washed my car started it up after wash and steering was stiff and battery light flashing and handbrake light at same time any suggestions
Old 05 April 2013 | 05:29 PM
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Did you get water near the engine bay ie have the bonnet up and got water in ?
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if you jet wash the front grill, water will get on the fan belt and aux belt. leave it to dry and should be ok then
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Water in the alternator?

IRC the handbrake light also doubles as low brake fluid? got water in the terminals on the cap?
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Jet washed front grille ye thank got
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Water in the alternator?
That happened to me that's why I asked him if had the bonnet up for any reason during him washing his car.
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the other one i did was start it and rev. but on these cars its not worth if. leave it to dry.
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