Vectra GSi won't start after rain

Jan 21, 2005 8 Replies

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R 21 years ago

My friends Vectra GSi V6 won't start after it's been standing in the rain. It doesn't fire at all, leave it to dry out for an hour or so, try again and it fires up straight away. Obviously the water is getting on to something somehow, but we can't find anything wet, nor any traces of water getting in. It's not just a case of moisture in the air, as it starts 1st time if parked under his car port, just not if it's standing outside, and will run all day in the heaviest rain, if not left standing. He has a carport, his girlfriend doesn't, so it's ruining his love life - LoL.

Car is a Vectra 'B' GSi 2,5 V6 1999

Any ideas or experiences guys?

TIA

-- r

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DB. 21 years ago

The answer's obvious: he should get a different girlfriend - one who _has_ a carport.

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malcolmmccluskey 21 years ago

day in the heaviest rain,

It may be worth checking the DIS unit on this these are black plastic blocks that provide the spark. These fail on V6 Omegas and cause problems starting in the rain, worth check the plug leads as well.

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Teddy Rubberford 21 years ago

is this a job for the g***se man ?

------------------------------------------------- Ted Rubberford. 'The Man In The Green Latex Skintight Hood'

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Darren Jarvis 21 years ago

No idea about the problem - but it's the most original excuse I've heard yet to stay a while longer!

Darren

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DougP 21 years ago

Well can't his girlfriend go round to his place?

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R 21 years ago

Thanks, will investigate this, does DIS have to get wet to fail, or is it just a rainy day thing??

-- r

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R 21 years ago

She doesn't get on with his mastiff Bella.....

But that's a whole new kettle of fish

-- r

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Taz 21 years ago

His massive what ?????? Oh sorry - misread it.

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