Rain Problems

[92MKll]

When it rains out i think that my cold air intake sucks water in and then floods. Now every time it has raind my car has flooded on me and then it takes like 15 to 20 min to start up. Is there a rain deflector to put in the side air vent to deflect this problem or is that not the problem at all

[JekylandHyde]

I am skeptical that is the problem. If you had that much water going into your intake to causing starting problems, you probably would have hydro-locked the engien by now.

It is more likely that your ignition components are getting wet,
causing you to have starting issues. This is rather common problem.
Many people have eevern experienced this just by washing their cars.

I'd start by checking to make sure your spark plug wires are securely on top of the valve cover, sealing it from excess water running down in there.

[92MKll]

you i thought that could be a problem also because i have after market ones with a square top and i need a circle top. Do you know were i could buy the right wires?

[JekylandHyde]

I would suggest ordering from here: http://www.irontoad.com/
Talk to Craig and tell him I sent you.
I suspect you will find that he'll beat your local dealer's prices.

[92MKll]

Hey thanks for the help jeff it was the plugs and once i put the right ones in it rained that night and the problem went away, thanks agian

[JekylandHyde]

Awesome ... glad to hear you found the source

[DanielMitchell]

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