Humid/Moisture Starting Problems
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I did a search on the problem, and came up with nothing. Every time it rains, or the humidity is high, my car REFUSES to start. Its a 98' 2.5... The most recent occurrence, I drove it to work in dry weather, so no water could have even splashed up from underneath the engine, I go inside, come out approx. 6 hrs later, its raining, and won't start. I open the hood, to see if any water had run down onto electrical components, and everything in sight is dry, including the distributor and [what i believe is the] ignition coil. I leave it overnight, and come back the next day, sunny ans no humidity, starts first try and drives home.
Anybody else encounter this type of problem? I have never had this problem up until about 3 weeks ago, It has happened twice, now its being towed to my friends shop. Any ideas?
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#2
You need a new distributor cap. Mine did the same thing.
SEARCH for the EMISSIONS (I think) WARRANTY! If you are under a certain mileage and your year qualifies, the dealer will do a free tune up.
I forget the criteria. Or you can just go to the dealer with your vin and ask them to check if it was ever done.
SEARCH for the EMISSIONS (I think) WARRANTY! If you are under a certain mileage and your year qualifies, the dealer will do a free tune up.
I forget the criteria. Or you can just go to the dealer with your vin and ask them to check if it was ever done.
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#3
I would suggest new coil igntion wire, new distributor cap, new distributor rotor. Somewhere there is a crack allowing spark to be shorted to ground. If coil wire is problem, new spark plug wires should be installed also.
good luck
good luck
#4
Thanks a lot! Distributor cap/rotor replaced, and plug wires. Starts every time! Even in moist conditions. I think it even pulls harder now too! I guess its been arcing for a while... Thanks again for the help!
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