Wharbone

I just went out to start my car, and it won't turn over. It's turning strong and all but just won't start. It has been raining. It was parked for about 4 hours, and the hood was down and everything.

I have had this problem several times before, and every time is when it has been wet out side from rain and what not. I have never had this happen when it has been dry outside. In the past it has eventually started when the car dryed out a bit.

Any idea what might be causing it?

AirProE

Distributer cap has a poor seal? Moisture may be getting under it..anybody else??

jonjon

Gonna say the same thing here. Moisture gettin into the dist. cap...that's the only reason I can think of. Could go out on a limb on some other ideas if you have a functional hood scoop...do you?

fook

im voting for that answer too...makes the most sense.

Wharbone

so do you think I need a new cap? how can I seal it better?

jonjon

mmmm...might need a new rotor and a few other components...help me out here guys. Might need to reseat the dust cover? could be blocking the normal operation of the rotor.

civicsleeper

replace it would be the safe bet, if moistures gotten to it, it's probably started to corrode a little.

fook

yeah just snag a new cap/rotor

Wharbone

I'll get a new cap and rotor tommorow. Should I just get an oem set from the dealership, or will the ones from autozone be just as good?

fook

im sure you dont need to go to the extent of dealer parts