Just in the past few months my car has developed a really annoying problem. Anytime it rains significantly it either has a really hard time starting or just won't start at all. It turns over fine, just won't start. However, the next day once it stops raining, it starts just fine. Plus, seeing how its been raining here in CT for the past two weeks straight this problem is becoming a real nuisance. I know of a couple other people with the same problem on their MK3's. Any insight into this problem would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone else have problems with car starting in the rain??
VWJettaK2
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Just in the past few months my car has developed a really annoying problem. Anytime it rains significantly it either has a really hard time starting or just won't start at all. It turns over fine, just won't start. However, the next day once it stops raining, it starts just fine. Plus, seeing how its been raining here in CT for the past two weeks straight this problem is becoming a real nuisance. I know of a couple other people with the same problem on their MK3's. Any insight into this problem would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Anyone else have problems with car starting in the rain?? (VWJettaK2)
Try spraying water with a spray bottle on the coilpack/plug wires and check if they arce(sp?) if they light up like a xmas tree, you'll need to replace the plug wires.
Modified by skeasor at 4:07 PM 6-7-2003
Try spraying water with a spray bottle on the coilpack/plug wires and check if they arce(sp?) if they light up like a xmas tree, you'll need to replace the plug wires.
Modified by skeasor at 4:07 PM 6-7-2003
Re: Anyone else have problems with car starting in the rain?? (skeasor)
Yup...I have the same problem. My problem is I have an arching problem between the plug wires and distributor.
Someday I'll replace them. If this damn rain would stop, it wouldn't be such a problem.
Yup...I have the same problem. My problem is I have an arching problem between the plug wires and distributor.
Someday I'll replace them. If this damn rain would stop, it wouldn't be such a problem.
Re: Anyone else have problems with car starting in the rain?? (sphipps)
Thanks for the help. I had called LanganVW and they said they hadn't heard of it. I love how stupid they are.
Anyway, I hear ya about the rain. It's been raining so much here I'm beginning to think I'm in Seattle. If it would just stop raining I wouldn't have this problem.
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Thanks for the help. I had called LanganVW and they said they hadn't heard of it. I love how stupid they are.
Anyway, I hear ya about the rain. It's been raining so much here I'm beginning to think I'm in Seattle. If it would just stop raining I wouldn't have this problem.
Re: Anyone else have problems with car starting in the rain?? (VWJettaK2)
They're not stupid they'r playing dumb so VW doesn't have to be liable for a fugazzi product. Beru makes the part and it's a POS, most of us have the same problem one point in our lives with the cracking and arching. http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif
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| Thanks for the help. I had called LanganVW and they said they hadn't heard of it. I love how stupid they are. Anyway, I hear ya about the rain. It's been raining so much here I'm beginning to think I'm in Seattle. If it would just stop raining I wouldn't have this problem.
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They're not stupid they'r playing dumb so VW doesn't have to be liable for a fugazzi product. Beru makes the part and it's a POS, most of us have the same problem one point in our lives with the cracking and arching. http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif
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Re: Anyone else have problems with car starting in the rain?? (VWJettaK2)
My 2.0 was doing that for about a year. Even moisture from fog would keep the car from starting. I replaced my spark plug wires with another set of OEM...never happend since. Hope this helps
My 2.0 was doing that for about a year. Even moisture from fog would keep the car from starting. I replaced my spark plug wires with another set of OEM...never happend since. Hope this helps
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Re: Anyone else have problems with car starting in the rain?? (VWJettaK2)
Yup....PLUG WIRES. I had the same problem and new wires totally took care of it.
Yup....PLUG WIRES. I had the same problem and new wires totally took care of it.
Re: Anyone else have problems with car starting in the rain?? (SteveoVR6GTI)
my car didnt have problems starting, but it hesitated like a ----- on the highway in the rain, got rotor, dist cap and wires redone
all fixed......just do a normal tune up youll be all good http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
my car didnt have problems starting, but it hesitated like a ----- on the highway in the rain, got rotor, dist cap and wires redone
all fixed......just do a normal tune up youll be all good http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
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Re: Anyone else have problems with car starting in the rain?? (skeasor)
It's true I cry out.....as I place the razor to my wrist.
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Patrick
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still raining here in Pennsylvania. Its suppose to clear up tomorrow, but I highly doubt it. It rained 20 days in may here
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It's true I cry out.....as I place the razor to my wrist.
Patrick
I had the same problem - the coils have a tendency to get very tiny cracks, and if any moisture gets inside, it won't start until it dries.. if that's your issue, be sure to replace it with vw oem, there are a few cheaper imitations out there that suck..
Re: (candela!)
well it mostly happens with the 2.0's which i have myself and encountered the same problem if not worse.. Stalling on the van wyck express way. Get the distri, and sparks done and you should be fine. Like the rest of them said. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
well it mostly happens with the 2.0's which i have myself and encountered the same problem if not worse.. Stalling on the van wyck express way. Get the distri, and sparks done and you should be fine. Like the rest of them said. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
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Re: Anyone else have problems with car starting in the rain?? (Blown Wide Open)
Dont do it Pat, I wanna see your car first
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BTW I love the smell of Avgas (100 octane) in the morning
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It's true I cry out.....as I place the razor to my wrist.
Patrick |
Dont do it Pat, I wanna see your car first
BTW I love the smell of Avgas (100 octane) in the morning
Re: (becones)
no, the VRs have this problem more than 2.0s do. Mainly with the coilpack.
I had this problem start about 2 years ago, and the dealer said my plug wires were arcing. I went home, replaced my plugs, wires, cap and rotor...and the problem persisted. Infrequently enough that I just let it go for a while. Then I bought some WD-40 and sprayed it on the coilpack once when it stalled out...voila. Problem found. Dealerships are retarded.
no, the VRs have this problem more than 2.0s do. Mainly with the coilpack.
I had this problem start about 2 years ago, and the dealer said my plug wires were arcing. I went home, replaced my plugs, wires, cap and rotor...and the problem persisted. Infrequently enough that I just let it go for a while. Then I bought some WD-40 and sprayed it on the coilpack once when it stalled out...voila. Problem found. Dealerships are retarded.
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Re: (punkassjim)
My car just did the same thing two days ago. I'm taking it to the shop hopefully on Monday. I definitely hear everyone about this rain. I swear I'm moving out of Pa.
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My car just did the same thing two days ago. I'm taking it to the shop hopefully on Monday. I definitely hear everyone about this rain. I swear I'm moving out of Pa.
Re: Anyone else have problems with car starting in the rain?? (VWJettaK2)
I replaced my wires and it still does it...my coilpack is cracked. The cheap and easy way is to zip-tie a plastic baggie around the whole coilpack so moisture cannot get in. Looks ghetto, but it beats spending $140 or however much those coilpacks go for now. Good luck!
I replaced my wires and it still does it...my coilpack is cracked. The cheap and easy way is to zip-tie a plastic baggie around the whole coilpack so moisture cannot get in. Looks ghetto, but it beats spending $140 or however much those coilpacks go for now. Good luck!
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