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Re: Starting when wet



--- Nathan Dana <phishy20_1@yahoo.com> wrote:
> This has happened twice now.  After a solid amount
> of rain, the car
> won't start.  Cranks just fine, but I assume
> (haven't checked) that its
> not actualy getting spark.  It started just fine
> about 3 hours later.
> 
> Whats getting wet?  Can I do anything to prevent it?

Had this problem with the '78 for a bit. It might be
plug wires arcing - try starting it up on a pitch
black night - see if you see any blue light near the
plug wires - moisture makes it worse.



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Mark Peele
1985 Scirocco, 1982 Scirocco, 1981 Scirocco, 1978 Scirocco, 1987 Golf GT
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