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- From: leonglaw@hpsgm2.sgp.hp.com (Lawrence LEONG)
- Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 02:02:06 GMT
- Subject: Re: Help! Won't Start in Damp Weather
- Message-ID: <53110047@hpsgm2.sgp.hp.com>
- Organization: HP Singapore
- Path: sparky!uunet!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!sdd.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!hplextra!hpcc05!hpsgm2!leonglaw
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
- References: <1992Dec7.130225.16354@vax5.cit.cornell.edu>
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- In rec.autos.tech, dpl@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (douglas.p.linden) writes:
-
- [original post and my earlier stuff deleted]
-
- | Another guess. Having experienced a similar problem, I found the cause
- | to be the ignition coil. Check the business end of the coil for any
- | dirt or oily film. Clean with suitable cleaner (engine starting spray
- | work well) and make sure all electrical connections are clean and
- | tight.
- |
- | If this situation happens again during the evening, open up the
- | hood and look for any visible arcing...you would be surprised
- | at the electrical show your car puts on for you when things need
- | to be replaced.
-
- If this happens, you might also be able to hear a faint "clicking" sound which
- varies with the engine speed. Also happens when your plug cables are old
- (insulation wears thin, I think).
-
- good luck
- lawrence
-