[s-cars] Re UrS6 Avant died after spraying engine compartment

[Tom Green]

In your long hiatus, you appear to have forgotten a few things, Bill.   
First, don't ever do that again, and only let a pro do it if you
can closely watch and he takes responsibility for shorting a  
connector.  This does not seem to be your problem, though.

I echo the request for more information, i.e., you get instrument  
panel lights including the check engine light when you turn the key on,
pausing to observe these before engaging the starter, and then the  
starter does not operate?  Will the engine still start if the vehicle is
pushed?  I can understand you might not want to push it out of your  
driveway to find out.  : )  Do you have the belly pan installed?

If the above are correct,  the starter or wire supplying power seem to  
have failed.  If the belly pan is missing, look for the crossover
wire from the alternator.

Tom '95 S6
          '95.5 S6 avant
Knoxville, TN

On Sunday February 27, 2011, at 9:48 PM, Bill Lamb<  
wrlamb at comcast.net>  wrote:

> Hi guys. I am back on the list again after a very long hiatus.
>
> Came back to Denver Friday from Glenwood Springs in my 95.5 urS6 Avant
>
> in? a? very heavy snow, long slog, slow drive. I decided to wash the  
> extensive magchloride encrusted ice
>
> off the car immediately. Engine was turned off.?In an?afterthought, ? 
> I opened the hood and sprayed the engine compartment
>
> as well, using only water.? Got into the car and the girl would not  
> start. :^(
>
> Pushed started it and drove it home.? Two days later, I try to start  
> it and it?will not crank.
>
> I charged the battery (not the problem) and checked every fuse.  
> Still no go.? Checked the
>
> ignition packs on the engine firewall, nothing obvious there  
> either.? Nuts!
>
> What or where should I be looking?? Thanks a bazillion!
>
> Bill
>
> '95.5 urS6 Pearl Avant, 08 A3 Sline 2.0T and a couple old 911s