90 DX Hatch: Car won't start in the rain? Why?

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Old Nov 13, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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Default 90 DX Hatch: Car won't start in the rain? Why?

Hey guys,

I've had this car for about 4 years now. Its my beater to my other car, but it always had problems in starting up in the rain. I thought it was the starter, but i replaced it a couple months back.

It is still giving me the same problems though, of not starting in the rain. What gives? What could it be? Is this a telltale sign of something that is usual with not starting in the rain?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciatd!
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Old Nov 13, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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Default Re: 90 DX Hatch: Car won't start in the rain? Why?

Try changing cap and rotor.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Good call.... Hmmm........


Witha that said, is there a write up on how to do it? Or links to the helms? I got it on PDF butt have no idea what page to look on. Thanks in advance!
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Default Re: 90 DX Hatch: Car won't start in the rain? Why?

its three phillips head screws on the cap and one on the rotor, all you need is a screwdriver and five minutes. You may have to crank the motor a few times to make the rotor screw accessible. Its possible that the oring is bad and letting moisture in on humid rainy days.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Default Re: 90 DX Hatch: Car won't start in the rain? Why?

Thanks man, what are the part numbers out of curiosity? And this o ring, would that come with what i need if i go to like say advnaced auto parts and ask for cap and rotor replacement for my car?
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Default Re: 90 DX Hatch: Car won't start in the rain? Why?

if you order the cap from honda it comes with the gasket, I'm not sure about aftermarket.
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Do you know where i cna find the part numbers?

Thanks for the help though!
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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go to the parts store and tell them what year car you have and type of car.

Also if that does not fix ti, try main relay.
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