Is200 Wont Run After Snow

[dbrady01]

Hi All.

I hope you can help sort my problem out.

My is200 has been sitting in the snow for the last week and a half it started fine after 3 days and i let it run for about 1o minutes. I went to start it yesterday and it started straight away then died i tried it a few nmoer time and the same thing happened. I tried pressing the accelaration but it makes no differance.

I will chug for a bout 3 second reach about 1000 rpm then die and let of a slight backfire.If i pump the accelarator before starting it will get to 2000 rpms and die

There is no chance of getting it to a garage as the area i live in is still covered in snow and ice.

Any help please

[autogloss valeting]

Water into one of the ignition packs?

[dbrady01]

Water into one of the ignition packs?

Thanks.

If it is that would it dry out itself or would it need to be replaced

[stani1029]

Just check for fuel and spark over each cylinder. Possible water got in somewhere

[jay_russell]

check your fuses as i had something like that after my clutch was done. and to cut a long story i forgot the fuse to the electric throttle. main engin bay fuse box.

[dbrady01]

i checked the fuses ant they are all fine.

I am going to change the spart plugs tomorrow and see if that helps any. If there is anyting else i should try before i call a tow truck please let me know

[lexynik]

if it was mine id keep restarting it and let it run as long as possible , then when it cuts out restart again etc , try to get the engine to come up to normal temperature and let it idle ,, if theres water or ice anywhere it should dry off once it gets up to operating temperature

[dbrady01]

thanks,

i removed the spark plugs today and will get new ones tomorrow. 4 out of the 6 were covered in soot and looked in bad shape.

Would bad plugs causes this problem ????

can spark plugs be good enough to start the car for a few seconds but not good enough to keep it running

[Steve ( West Mids )]

Unlikely, but they may foul if fuel isn't burning, have you thought of water in the fuel ( melted snow ). Did the car freeze in the cold, i.e. is the antifreeze mixture OK?

[dbrady01]

Unlikely, but they may foul if fuel isn't burning, have you thought of water in the fuel ( melted snow ). Did the car freeze in the cold, i.e. is the antifreeze mixture OK?

Hi,

The antifreez in the rad is fine and did not freeze. I checked it a few times to make sure it didnt freeze.

I will replace the plugs tonight and see what happens if that does not sort it out i will have to call a tow truck