Car won't start when it rains.
#1
Car won't start when it rains.
Howdy,
My car doesn't start when it rains. Obviously there is some moisture getting in somewhere. Anyone have any ideas on what to do?
It is going to rain this whole weekend and I have many plans...so I need my car.
Thanks,
Roman
My car doesn't start when it rains. Obviously there is some moisture getting in somewhere. Anyone have any ideas on what to do?
It is going to rain this whole weekend and I have many plans...so I need my car.
Thanks,
Roman
#2
Re: Car won't start when it rains.
Originally posted by roman
Howdy,
My car doesn't start when it rains. Obviously there is some moisture getting in somewhere. Anyone have any ideas on what to do?
It is going to rain this whole weekend and I have many plans...so I need my car.
Thanks,
Roman
Howdy,
My car doesn't start when it rains. Obviously there is some moisture getting in somewhere. Anyone have any ideas on what to do?
It is going to rain this whole weekend and I have many plans...so I need my car.
Thanks,
Roman
#3
Re: Re: Car won't start when it rains.
this is a pretty common problem with the vg. I have had a problem with it sometimes where condensation gets into the dist. cap and I have to take it off and clean it out good before it starts.
if you do a search you will come up with others that had a little different solution to the problem.
good luck but try that and if that doesnt work do a search on it to find other possible solutions.
if you do a search you will come up with others that had a little different solution to the problem.
good luck but try that and if that doesnt work do a search on it to find other possible solutions.
#4
I had the exact same problem shortly after buying my Max, and I had to replace the distributer cap and rotor, they were all ate up.... They were the originals on there.
As soon as I did that, I had no problem whatsoever.
I also did a tune up at the time, new wires (Mine were all ****ty) plugs, the whole shabang.
As soon as I did that, I had no problem whatsoever.
I also did a tune up at the time, new wires (Mine were all ****ty) plugs, the whole shabang.
#7
Originally posted by N34JZ
yeah I had the same prob in my VG try using a blow dryer to dry it off (im not sure if it does any damage so Id find out about that) I did it a couple of times
yeah I had the same prob in my VG try using a blow dryer to dry it off (im not sure if it does any damage so Id find out about that) I did it a couple of times
Thanks,
Roman
#9
Originally posted by roman
I tried finding the dist. cap. but couldn't. Can you tell me approximatley where it should be? Also...how does it look?
Thanks,
Roman
I tried finding the dist. cap. but couldn't. Can you tell me approximatley where it should be? Also...how does it look?
Thanks,
Roman
Just pop the cover off (It's very simple and does NOT require tools) and you'll see the distributer cap...
But if you have to ask where it is... Just go to Autozone, buy a cap and rotor for $14 and ask them to put it in for you... It takes 5 minutes.
#10
My Max had the problem last week.
I changed the Dist Cap, Rotor, Wires and plugs - it was my Dist Cap - after I removed it - I found a hairline crack on the inside.
The way to diagnose the problem is to spray some water with a (windex bottle of water) over the cap or the wires and look for arching.
When I misted some water over the cap the motor died. That's how I knew I needed a new cap or even wires.
I did a full tune up since I was at Nissan buying parts.
They only thing I didn't buy (got it at Autozone) was the Nissan Wire Set (dlr price was $152) - I got Autozone Bosch Wires w/a lifetime warranty.
I changed the Dist Cap, Rotor, Wires and plugs - it was my Dist Cap - after I removed it - I found a hairline crack on the inside.
The way to diagnose the problem is to spray some water with a (windex bottle of water) over the cap or the wires and look for arching.
When I misted some water over the cap the motor died. That's how I knew I needed a new cap or even wires.
I did a full tune up since I was at Nissan buying parts.
They only thing I didn't buy (got it at Autozone) was the Nissan Wire Set (dlr price was $152) - I got Autozone Bosch Wires w/a lifetime warranty.
#11
Originally posted by TONY92MAX
My Max had the problem last week.
I changed the Dist Cap, Rotor, Wires and plugs - it was my Dist Cap - after I removed it - I found a hairline crack on the inside.
The way to diagnose the problem is to spray some water with a (windex bottle of water) over the cap or the wires and look for arching.
When I misted some water over the cap the motor died. That's how I knew I needed a new cap or even wires.
I did a full tune up since I was at Nissan buying parts.
They only thing I didn't buy (got it at Autozone) was the Nissan Wire Set (dlr price was $152) - I got Autozone Bosch Wires w/a lifetime warranty.
My Max had the problem last week.
I changed the Dist Cap, Rotor, Wires and plugs - it was my Dist Cap - after I removed it - I found a hairline crack on the inside.
The way to diagnose the problem is to spray some water with a (windex bottle of water) over the cap or the wires and look for arching.
When I misted some water over the cap the motor died. That's how I knew I needed a new cap or even wires.
I did a full tune up since I was at Nissan buying parts.
They only thing I didn't buy (got it at Autozone) was the Nissan Wire Set (dlr price was $152) - I got Autozone Bosch Wires w/a lifetime warranty.
How much did it cost for those of you who replaced the dist. cap, rotor, and wires???
Roman
#12
Originally posted by roman
How much did it cost for those of you who replaced the dist. cap, rotor, and wires???
Roman
How much did it cost for those of you who replaced the dist. cap, rotor, and wires???
Roman
So you're looking at what, $70 altogether?
It's well worth it, too.
#13
Originally posted by roman
How much did it cost for those of you who replaced the dist. cap, rotor, and wires???
How much did it cost for those of you who replaced the dist. cap, rotor, and wires???
#14
Originally posted by Taegost
Cap and rotor was the $14 I said earlier, and I got the Bosch wires as well with the lifetime warranty, which was about $55.
So you're looking at what, $70 altogether?
It's well worth it, too.
Cap and rotor was the $14 I said earlier, and I got the Bosch wires as well with the lifetime warranty, which was about $55.
So you're looking at what, $70 altogether?
It's well worth it, too.
That's damn cheap. Now I just have to find the time to take it to a shop and do it.
#15
Originally posted by roman
That's damn cheap. Now I just have to find the time to take it to a shop and do it.
That's damn cheap. Now I just have to find the time to take it to a shop and do it.
All you need is a philips screwdriver to remove 3 screws on the cap and one on the rotor. It just a matter of removing and install the new wires - do it one at a time and not all at once so you can keep track of which wire goes where.
#16
Originally posted by roman
That's damn cheap. Now I just have to find the time to take it to a shop and do it.
That's damn cheap. Now I just have to find the time to take it to a shop and do it.
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