89pathfinder Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Lately when it has been raining, or when i haul ass through a big puddle, water is splashing up on something in the engine bay thats not supposed to be wet. I am thinking something in the ignition. But the truck just will not start. It will turn over forever, i can smell gas but it just wont fire. If i sit there and just turn it over and over for at least 5 minutes it will eventually sputter and start. And then it will run fine. Anybody ever have a similar problem? Or have a guess as to what it could be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 dizzy cap or plugs...most likely the cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 My guess is cracked cap, ignighter, or coil. When the water gets into the crack it causes a short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 while you're at it, check the resistance of your plug wires. If too high, they will fire through the insulation or pinhole when wet. I agree to check the dist cap first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packie88 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 had the sameprobelm and mine was the dist cap and rotor. replaced along with new spark plugs and wires and it ran like a champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissyota88 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I have the same problem. But no time to fix it till i get down to cali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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