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Search Auto Parts Search Malibu Won't Start when RAINING??? Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting infiniteMPG New User Jul 19, 2011, 11:35 AM Post #1 of 3 (2998 views) Malibu Won't Start when RAINING??? Sign In My son has a 2004 Chevy Malibu Classic and last evening he called as he was stuck at work and it wouldn't start. He had run his battery down trying so we jumped the battery and it would turn over perfect but sounded like no spark. He had called AAA and they agreed no spark and checked and it had fuel, so he had it towed to the local shop we use. Today the shop went to the car and it cranked right up and since it was working they couldn't test to see what was wrong. In speaking with my son he said when it's raining his car sometimes does this but usually it will start after a while. Don't want to have to wait for him to be stranded again to try to diagnose problem (we read the intro message but we need to try to fix this before he's stranded), but it's odd it won't get spark when it's raining/humid out. Main problem is this is Florida and this time of year it rains just about every day. Suggestions and comments gladly welcomed Thanks. Sidom Veteran / Moderator Jul 19, 2011, 2:58 PM Post #2 of 3 (2979 views) Re: Malibu Won't Start when RAINING??? Sign In These ones can be tough to find...... They always start right up when you have your equipment handy ready to find the problem..just like when it stops hurting once you get into the Dr's office. What you can do is pop the hood and take a look around to see if there is any evidence of water getting on any electrical connections...If you see something, clean it and shield it as best as you can & see if that helps.... My data base is down at the moment so I can't check for TSBs, but maybe someone will take a look at theirs and see if there is any water intrusion TSBs.... Who knows maybe you'll get lucky.... infiniteMPG New User Jul 20, 2011, 5:30 AM Post #3 of 3 (2968 views) Re: Malibu Won't Start when RAINING??? Sign In We'll see if we can check that, maybe "make it rain" by spraying the car with a garden hose, it happens after it's been parked in the rain, not driven in the rain. Was thinking of changing the distributor cap and rotor, and was thinking about the ignition coil until we saw it cost around $200. Any hint or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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