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Old 25.09.2013, 22:00
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Re: Engine steam cleaning in Basel
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Well, talk about a plan that backfired. Took the car to the TCS today, and the engine is clean-as-a-whistle. Unfortunately, they've managed to get water into the electrics, leaving me with:

- Glow plug warning
- Check engine light
- Fan that continues to run after motor is turned off
- Water pump that continues to start/stop after the motor is turned off
- Alarm system that does not recognize key
- Flat battery
- Alternator that refuses to charge
- Car enters 'limp home' mode, limiting engine revs to 3000 rpm

In their defense, it's an Italian car. It was never going to react well with water. But I chose the TCS because I thought they would be the 'no-hassle pros' with this, and that's why they were so expensive.

I'll miss my MFK because I can't get my car started, and now I've got to convince the TCS that this is their mess and that they need to sort it. It'll take another day out of my life to get everything sorted out.

Not a happy camper.
Look for a loose connection on a plug to the engine management system.
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