93 Feroza Struggles in damp weather


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93 Feroza Struggles in damp weather

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ThoricourtBrewing
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Feb 23, 2010, 11:45 AM

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So I had to have a little 4x4 when we moved to Belgium....and my 93 Daihatsu Feroza is going to be the death of me (wife isn't happy with my purchase...).

It rains 220 days a year here and the Feroza runs horribly in the rain. It starts fine in damp weather, but after about 10 minutes of driving it starts cutting out (like it's not hitting on all 4, running very rich, black smoke, smell of fuel, etc) and eventually stalls. After sitting for a few minutes it will start up again but the ritual of stalling / running poorly turns a 20 minute commute to work into a 1h30min cursing session.

I have changed the plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor. Any advice?

Thanks!
Dan

Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 23, 2010, 5:30 PM

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I don't know this car but you've done what would usually cover the problem. From here I'd get a spray bottle of water and while slightly cool mist over connections and items that could be adverse to the moisture. Do that one item or connection at a time and see if one will cause the issue to narrow it down.

You also have a coil (or coil pack) that could be sensitive to water too - check that as well. If that dependably fussy, and annoying it should show up with a water test. BTW - slightly salted water will cause a misbehavior better than clean water.

Good luck,

T

Loren Champlain Sr
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Feb 23, 2010, 7:30 PM

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>>It rains 220 days a year here>>
Oh, you live in the Pacific Northwest, USA? Sounds just like home. sigh. Check the coolant temp sensor and the connection going to it. The rich condition smacks of overfueling. A cold engine likes fuel. A warm one doesn't.
Loren
SW Washington

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