From: utzoo!decvax!genradbo!wjh12!foxvax1!cascio
Newsgroups: net.auto
Title: Re: Car will not start in rain
Article-I.D.: foxvax1.1054
Posted: Tue Mar 22 13:22:39 1983
Received: Wed Mar 23 07:00:01 1983
References: brunix.2070

  ANy ideas on cause?
	Hard starting in wet weather is usually due to a leak somewhere in the
	high voltage wiring or devices (viz; coil, distributor cap, plug
	wires). Age will cause insulation to become brittle.  When moisture,
	usually from condensation, gets on the parts, the very high voltages
	will leak out through the cracks, and travel along the wet surfaces to
	find ground somewhere.

  Any suggestions for fix?
	A sharp eyed mechanic can sometimes see the leakage (a blue spark) and
	replace the offending part. Most times, though, its a matter of
	replacing stuff until the problem goes away. The usual fix is to do
	all the high voltage wiring first, since it's usually cracked
	insulation that's the culprit.  Then move on to distributor cap, etc.

  Any suggstions for starting it in the rain???
	Yes! Just spray all the high voltage stuff with WD-40, wait a minute or
	two and she'll usually sputter to life on the first try.  Works with
	my Volvo every time!

Good luck,
Joe Cascio