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1998 Dodge Caravan

Question: Van doesn"t start

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dmo1111111, 3.8L V6, Hyde Park, MA, May 20, 2011, 11:16

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could anybody tell me why my 1998 dodge caravan doesn"t start when it's raininng. The van will crank but not start. when it"s not raining it starts right up.

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  dandd May 20, 2011, 11:57
  

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  I would check your ignition wires and your coil pack, if they are worn, then they will shoot the spark to the nearest ground source when there is a moisture present, instead of sending it to the plugs. One way I test for bad plug wires, coil or coil packs, distributor cap etc is to spray a mist of water on them while the engine is running. If the engine misfires BINGO!!
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