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won't start after rain..
Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:09 pm
by Focus_Buzz
everytime it rains, my car wont start. at first, it would start and then run roungh for a while. then it would start and then die when i put it in gear. and now this time it rained and the car will turn over but wont catch and start at all. any ideas anyone??
Re: won't start after rain..
Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:59 pm
by Steve@Tasca
Check your coil and coil wiring, the coil may be cracked and the moisture can screw it up.
Re: won't start after rain..
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:27 am
by Focus_Buzz
i'll give her a look today, thanks
Re: won't start after rain..
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:05 am
by Louis Zerr
Do you get all your lights and so forth, if not I am gonna sound like a parrot, check your grounds, check your grounds anyway. Especially to the starter.
Re: won't start after rain..
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:29 am
by Steve@Tasca
Oh, and check your grounds.
And what did you run for cable to the rear? I've seen battery cables corrode inside the insulation and cause this exact issue. YOu would never know anything was wrong unless you cut open the insulation to see if it shiny copper or nasty green.
Re: won't start after rain..
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:53 pm
by closetfordfan
FORDSVTPARTS wrote:Check your coil and coil wiring, the coil may be cracked and the moisture can screw it up.
+1
Re: won't start after rain..
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:40 pm
by Focus_Buzz
turns out a plug wire had cracked or worn or something and come a little loose, allowing some moisture in. i bought new plug wires and it started up like the day i bought it. thanks for the help guys. i guess we will get the real test next time it rains!