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Older model vehicle? the distributor probably got water in it. Spray the inside with WD-40 the WD stands for "Water Displacement" using WD-40 is an old wheeling trick that is used when you have submerged your distributor in water/mud
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After cleaning the engine something got wet and now the truck will not start. What should I check?
ur rear the engine
I own a 1994 ford aerostar and it will not start when its wet outside Why?
THE STARTER IS WET. WONT FIRE UP WHEN WET. INSTALL A STARTER SHIELD. GOOD LUCK THE STARTER IS WET. WONT FIRE UP WHEN WET. INSTALL A STARTER SHIELD. GOOD LUCK
You bought a ford probe it wont start mechanic said there is not enough compression to start what is the peoblem?
Bad engine Rings are worn Bad valves Do a compression test (both wet and dry) to determine which is bad
Your 1992 Honda Accord wont start you went through snow and now it wont turn over?
Starter may have gotten wet and frozen or shorted. Check wiring to starter See if you are getting power to starter
What are the Possible problems if a engine gets wet?
It may stall and refuse to start if the ignition gets wet.
Drove through big puddle now car wont start?
Depends on vehicle.First check the air filter to see if it is wet.If it gets wet,it will not let air through the filter and flood the engine. you most likely got the ignition component wet allow to dry for a day or so you should also check the condition of the spark plugs wiring
Why splugs become wet when trying to start engine on 1999 sunfire?
Wet where? On the outside? Or are you pulling the plugs out for examination when the car won't start? If they're wet on the outside, is the liquid on them fuel?
85 Toyota land cruiser wont start when hot why?
I would check and see how much compression you have wet and dry and start from there
Water pump went on a 1994 fleetwood and shorted out something car doent run where do i start looking?
if it is a 350cid/5.7l vin p engine......the water pump leaks right on top of the distributor......its a cap/rotor and when wet it wont start
Why Wont my Dakota start if wet or muggy outside?
the coil or the distributor cap has a crack in it, try spraying wd40 on them
1995 1.8 Mirage When rains it will not start and the battery goes dead after a few cranks you changed the battery took a water hose and wet down the engine did not flood it and now it will not start?
Check your distributor cap. Mine was cracked and every time it rained the car wouldn't start. We replaced it and the car started every time. I don't think it's a good idea to wet down your engine, though.
95 Mits Eclipse Rebuilt engine ran well but would hesitate Now won't start backfires and spark plugs wet with gas?
Broken timing belt? Jumped time.
