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Old 19 November 2012, 03:18 PM
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Hi, MY96 Impreza Type RA has a weird electrical problem. I've posted about this before and was told to see an auto electrician. However, the problem occurs ONLY when I wash the car. Water must be getting in the electrical system somehow.

The ignition and sidelights stay on no matter what I do. So I have to disconnect the negative from the battery terminal, which is getting very very annoying.

Has anyone had this problem?

Do I still take the car to an auto electrician?

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How is the car washed?.
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washed using a pressure washer. Sometimes snow foamed as well.
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washed using a pressure washer. Sometimes snow foamed as well.
Too much pressure and water.
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happens when it rains too... shouldnt be like that.

Its just doing my **** in now.
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