Problem began recently (92 Accord): after a period of rain, car did
not start, but a day later, it did. Replaced the old plug wires. Car
started and ran well. Today it rained and no start. Sprayed the
distributor and wiring with starting fluid in order to dry them out.
Waited a while, but definitely not long enough because when I hit the
ingition switch, there were flames around the distributor. What a
bummer! Managed to blow them out very quickly though. After a few
minutes now, tried the ignition again and the Accord started right up
- this time had an extiguisher in hand, but it was not needed. Sooo,
this one desperado's way to dry out wet wiring.
Gotta replace the distributor cap now - maybe I won't need to carry
starting fluid in the car.
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