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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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Have a 1998 Blazer LS 4.3 Automatic. Every time it rains and is humid it will crank but will not start. After a good dry day it fires right up. Anybody have an idea what I need to look for.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Default RE: Cranks over but will not start when it rains

sounds like an ignition problem... Like when a dist cap has a crack in it.....
 
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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2002EXTREME......That is what I thought also,New distributor cap, rotor button and plug wires and still same problem. This is all I have tried so far and don't know where to look next.
 
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Default RE: Cranks over but will not start when it rains

When it is doing this, do you have spark? I would remove the coil pack and the ignition control module and have them tested. Both can be tested at Autozone or Advanced Auto. A cracked coil could be fine during low humidity and short in high humidity...
 
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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swartlkk......will do that tomorrow. Thanks.
 
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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Default RE: Cranks over but will not start when it rains

I has this problem as well, replaced plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Havent had a problem since.
 
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