On Tue, 5 Jul 2005 20:15:12 -0400, "Steve" >
wrote:

><snip>if it sat for a couple days, and it rained heavy right before I
>started it, the car would start rough, come to idle, and then the SES light
>would come on</snip>
>
>I had the exact same problem you described on my '99 SC2. Figured out it was
>a pinhole in one on the wires when I went to wiggle the connections at the
>distributor after it rained and felt a strong tingle run up arm; replaced
>the plug wires and all is well.

Oh my! Good think it wasn't a good tingle accross your chest. Good
find!

later,

tom www.mesothelioma-lawyers-list.com

>
>Steve
>
>"The Real Tom" <Tom @ www.Love-Calculators.com> wrote in message
.. .
>> On Tue, 05 Jul 2005 04:08:30 GMT, AnthonyS > wrote:
>>
>> >"Oppie" > wrote in
>> :
>> >
>> >> Was this a start after sitting in heavy rain or driving in heavy
>> >rain?
>> >>
>> >> Any idea what the service code is? I'd first consider a misfire due
>> >to
>> >> the wet ignition wires. Check the coil, distributor cap and rotor
>> >and
>> >> all the spark plug wires. Pull off the distributor cap and check
>> >for
>> >> any moisture inside. Should be dry as a bone.
>> >
>> >> .. .
>> >>> On my 96 SL the "Service Engine Soon" comes on after a heavy rain.
>> >>> After the car runs awhile (I guess until the wet area dries) the
>> >car
>> >>> will restart with no trouble light. The leak is most likely a
>> >>> clogged drain allowing water to drip down the fire wall or other
>> >>> spot. Has anyone found and solved this problem.... Thanks
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >The condition occurs are sitting parked and starting after a heavy
>> >rain.
>>
>>
>> You'll love this, I had a 96SL2, if it sat for a couple days, and it
>> rained heavy right before I started it, the car would start rough,
>> come to idle, and then the SES light would come on. While driving to
>> work, it would turn off.
>>
>> I replaced the plugs and wires. Ofcourse cleaned off the ignition
>> posts, and the problem seem to go away.
>>
>> Now I figured it was a bad connection, or wire, so I hope a simple fix
>> like mine works for you, since each car is unique at times.
>> later,
>>
>> tom @ www.CarFleaMarket.com
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