Wd 40 in fuse box

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Simondo

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Can anyone please tell tell me if my dopey mate has damaged my rangerover 2.5 he squirted wd 40 into the becm fuse box and the engine fusebox and all the relays dopey tw@t now my rangerover won't start is there any chance it will start again maybe wd went into the becm circuitry thanks he squirted it in all the conectors anything connected he disconnected it and squirted the wd 40 stuff I had a problem with my eas so he started to spray everything that had electric running through any ideas on this please also my rangie ran fine until all of the squirting pulling out every fuse and cleaning the contacts that weren't dirty in the first place when I turn the key there's a click under the seat it's like it's been imobilised
 
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Simondo said:
Can anyone please tell tell me if my dopey mate has damaged my rangerover 2.5 he squirted wd 40 into the becm fuse box and the engine fusebox and all the relays dopey tw@t now my rangerover won't start is there any chance it will start again maybe wd went into the becm circuitry thanks he squirted it in all the conectors anything connected he disconnected it and squirted the wd 40 stuff I had a problem with my eas so he started to spray everything that had electric running through any ideas on this please also my rangie ran fine until all of the squirting pulling out every fuse and cleaning the contacts that weren't dirty in the first place when I turn the key there's a click under the seat it's like it's been imobilised
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firstly kill yer mate,secondly kill him again.then get in touch with IRISHROVER and tell him your sad tale and see if he can help you sort this mess out.fourthly,you guessed it,kill yer mate.:doh::doh::D:p;)
 
WD 40 is a water dispersant hence the name, WATER DISPERSANT (WD) (40) the fourtieth formula thereof. It is NOT for use on electrical circuits. It was first used for protecting the outer skins of missiles. Spraying it on circuit boards is not recommended.
 
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Get some no residue contact cleaner from the likes of Maplin or CPC and use it to wash out the WD40. Disconnect the battery first and also make sure you have your EKA code and know how to use it.
 
It never ceases to amaze me !!!People go out and buy the stuff and think it does everything. Yes, spray it on plug leads. Lubricate hinges with white grease, use Plus Gas for penetrating oil...that's what it's designed for, lubricate lock barrels with graphite and clean electrical contacts etc with contact cleaner, NOT oil, which is what WD 40 is.
 
I don't think spraying wd40 on connections will harm them to the point that the engine wouldn't start.. I'd say if it doesn't it's more like the disconnecting and connecting of various components has freaked out the BeCM or it's put it out of sync with the engine ECU, especially if the battery was connected/ ignition on while he was doing it..

WD into the BeCM on the other hand... erm, who knows!
 
David_Cooper said:
I don't think spraying wd40 on connections will harm them to the point that the engine wouldn't start.. I'd say if it doesn't it's more like the disconnecting and connecting of various components has freaked out the BeCM or it's put it out of sync with the engine ECU, especially if the battery was connected/ ignition on while he was doing it..

WD into the BeCM on the other hand... erm, who knows!
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With a 5v logic board and ageing electronics, I certainly wouldn't use it even if the board was removed and powered down. The bitches can be tempramental at the best of times:eek:...as many will testify !!!!!
 
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