Patches 0 Posted December 1, 2006 Hi Ive done a search but nothing really covers what Im after. My car wouldnt start the other day so had to call breakdown out He said it was just because it was damp, sprayed oil everyhwere , jump started her and she was fine. Now shes done it again 2nd day running, what can I do to rectify the fact its damp outside?! Cheers Michelle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 137 3 Cars Posted December 1, 2006 Take the dizzy cap off and check theres no moisture inside. But you said you jumped it, is it turning over and not firing or you not getting anything?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patches 0 Posted December 1, 2006 its turning over, yesterday it was coughing a little, but today , nada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bren_1.3 1 Posted December 1, 2006 ermmm you could grease up all the major starting contacts, as a temporary meaure for the winter months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted December 1, 2006 Like James says, check inside the distributr cap for moisture & spray inside with wd40 to expel any you can't wipe off. When did you last replace the plugs, dizzy car, rotor arm & leads? Might be a good time for new ones if its over a year ago as it'll only get worse as it gets colder. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patches 0 Posted December 1, 2006 Thankyou all Mr Torque - exactly what is being done at the weekend as they all look a bit sad lol. Slight leak from rocker cover too going into plugs so that will be sorted too and then hopefully all should be ok Thanks everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted December 1, 2006 Another common point is the connector between the Dizzy and ignition amp, White 3 pin plug. Get damp in this and it won;t start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mishu 0 Posted December 5, 2006 I've noticed this issue appear on my carbed 1.1 model when I drive over a larger puddle for instance. In the end, I guess it comes down to dampness as well (because the water vaporises when coming in contact with hot components under the hood and creates moisture). Works again just fine after after a couple of hours... I guess I'll open up the dizzy and try sealing it a little better as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitchass 205 0 Posted December 5, 2006 This is exactly what happened with my brothers xs engine, he tried starting it and it would turn over just wouldn't spark, replaced all the components that create the spark and all was well. If its not turning over then maybe the battery needs charging or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luggy 13 Posted December 6, 2006 Try this http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=67858 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Thomson 6 Posted December 6, 2006 Just to add something to the last post, it was indeed the connection between the coil and HT lead that was causing my problems. I've had no problems since resolving that and took it out in the pissing wet last night, including driving through some pretty deep standing water. No problems last night, and it fired up when I checked this morning too. Obviously damp starting problems can be caused by a host of things, but the coil HT is definitely worth a look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
