problem? Sometimes after the rain it won't start for 2 or 3 day. Help!
Carol G
2006-06-19 12:30:59 · 14 answers · asked by Carol G 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ GMC
the starter
2006-06-19 12:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by bhawk0527 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it have points or a distributor cap? It sounds like it is drawing moisture and unable to get the spark to the gas. An easy check is the next time it rains take the cap off and blow dry it put it back on and then see if it starts. I don't know that much about newer cars but i have lots of experience many older cars....
2006-06-19 12:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by phireblueeyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wet wires, moisture in the distributor cap, get a can of moisture displacer and read the instructions on how to apply it most effectively. Also, check your distributor cap for cracks, check all the spark plug boots, wire to the coil, etc. Connectors leading to the ignition system can also be the culprit so make sure the ones that need covered are coverd, and you can use the moisture displacer there, too.
2006-06-21 11:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by gokart121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You most likely will have leaking voltage across defective insulation in the ignition system and the damp air is increasing the leakage so the car won't start. Look for a cracked coil tower or dist cap. have someone crank the engine and look for sparks around the ignition components. Excessive plug and rotor gaps along with a faulty coil or coil lead will also cause this problem. Jules, automotive lecturer. Australia.
2006-06-19 12:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by Jules G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem to it ended up being the cable that goes from the battery to the starter it had gotten against the exhaust and melted just enough to affect it when it got wet so check that if you haven't already
2006-06-24 07:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by ja man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the distributer cap and rotor,check the spark plug cord wires for high resistance,check the battery for leak also for terminal corrosion
2006-06-22 11:53:19 · answer #6 · answered by manthan m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible moister in the distributor cap
2006-06-19 12:34:45 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thje distributer cap is wet. Replace it. Until then just spray wd-40 in it when it is wet, and it will work.
2006-06-19 12:37:24 · answer #8 · answered by mister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a crack in the distributor cap or maybe bad wires. spray it with wire dryer after you get a new cap.
2006-06-19 14:44:56 · answer #9 · answered by cjone782000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the rubber seal on your firewall where the hood meets it , it could be bad letting moisture get in there
2006-06-21 07:22:55 · answer #10 · answered by davidreed1973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's an electronic part that is being affected by the moisture...look for cracks in those parts and replace them
2006-06-19 12:35:38 · answer #11 · answered by blueman2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋