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redrocker1fan
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Jun 17, 2010, 1:46 PM
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Same problem. have 1999 dodge ram 1500. Only had problem a couple of times a year where I lived before - after rainy days. Now that I have moved to the coast - having same problem as you. I just tried to go to work and couldn't get the truck to start - only had a little misty rain today. Has to dry out for a couple of hours IF the sun comes out. Somebody suggested spraying the distributor with something that would get the moisture out - but can't remember what it was - any easy fixes besides buying something else?
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Hammer Time
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Jun 17, 2010, 2:15 PM
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I have detached your post a created a new question for you. That was a year old question you responded to
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smcvey
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Jun 17, 2010, 2:26 PM
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If you figure it out let me know. I still have problems with it. And it's mostly misty damp days, not just rain. I wonder how many others have this problem.
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nickwarner
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Jun 18, 2010, 11:12 AM
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The spray suggested was WD-40. The WD stands for water displacing. If you have condensation in the distributor cap, most likely you have a bad cap. Shouldn't be any water in there. Also check your spark plug wires. When they age the boots don't seal as well for moisture and can cause this problem. Typically giving it a full tune-up is the fix, and if this is still running the factory cap, rotor, wires and plugs its time to do them anyway.
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way2old
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Jun 18, 2010, 4:11 PM
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We have made a moisture deflector and attached it to the top of the cowl. This diverts the water away from the distributor cap and helps keep the cap dry.
Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds
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Sidom
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Jun 18, 2010, 8:59 PM
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That's a good suggestion...
I would take it one step further and shield the PCM connecter as well
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