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Question: won't start when wet outside

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Visitor, El Dorado, KS, February 27, 2011, 22:08

98 oldmobile bravada will turn over but won't start when it is wet outside or lots of moisture in air why does it do this. getting annoying

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    DaveJHM February 27, 2011, 22:26
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    Ignition system weaknesses tend to show up when it's wet. This is because the spark can arc and not connect when moisture is abound. Start by looking at ignition components (plugs, wires, etc).

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    Swift Auto Repair Incorporated (1845 Answers) , Sarasota, FL - (941) 922-3011
    wefixcars February 28, 2011, 05:26
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    Probably going to be moisture inside the distributor cap. Wayne

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