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Car won't run after sitting in the rain


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Hey all, just curious if anyone else has had this problem? I drove to work yesterday in the rain with no problems, but after sitting all day in the rain, the car wouldn't start. I had no spark from the coil and didn't smell fuel at the carburetor. This morning after sitting all night, it started right up. Anyone have this happen to them?

 

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Hmm..

 

Runs with full lights for time X.   battery expires and sits.

no juice means no fuel pump prime up on key turn,

after battery revives after sitting all night.    Dead alternator? / dead battery combo?

 

 

I agree with jsyme.  Weak battery is a good place to start, check / clean all the connections.  If the problem persists, check the distributor cap for cracks.  Moisture in there can cause problems.

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On one of my Brats, I had a leak near the firewall that just happened to funnel the rain on the wiring harness plug perfectly, causing it to short and stop functioning until it dried. I also have had that happen to the ignition stuffs above the fender. Bother are 1st gens.

I agree with Jono, hit it with a hose.

I would recommend starting in one spot, and keep turning the key on. If it works still Move the hose and do it again, see if you can narrow down where exactly the water is causing the issue.

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