This is the second time it happened to me, the first was about a month ago. It rained pretty hard all day and I went to start it, it cranks, but just won't start up. I have a AEM short ram intake that sits rights below the crack in the hood. could this be causing it. If so what should I do. Will the bypass valve help w/ this. Any help is appreciated as I am stranded.

 

I don't really know much, but when ever it rains it causes my alternator belt to slip a little more. Could this be the problem?
-kev

 

It only seems to have not started when the car sat for several hours in heavy rain. I don't think this would have effected the alternator then. thanks for idea though.

 

Only thing I can suggest is the main relay
Other then checking for spark fuel etc...

Can you hear the fuel pump prime circuit ?

 

i can hear the FP, it only does it when it rains heavily. Has anyone ever heard of a crack in the distributor cap and when moisture develops in it, the car won't start.
What dist. cap do I need for a b16? 90 integra right?


[Modified by 90-CRXSi, 4:08 PM 2/3/2003]

 

Yes the 90 teg will work , and I was going to say maybe water is in your distributor cap.

 

cool, you guys don't think the intake has anything to do with it though.

 

check the main relay

 

maybe things are getting wet under the hood check for moisture. Sound like something is getting wet. Especially if its only during havy rains. Why dont you chand the weather strips under the hood that may help.

 

Sounds a lot like the cap could be cracked. My buddies car did the same thing and it seemed to straighten out when he changed the cap. The main relay is more prone to give problems due to heat rather than moisture.

 

I have seen the main relay cause problems both heat ranges, cold and hot.....
But I would agree with the ignition as well

Hard to say untill you check your car for spark when it rains and wont' start
and fuel

 

just curious, is your air filter soaked? that would definately be a problem. The Bypass valve is just for cold air intakes to prevent it from Hydro locking your engine if water gets to your filter.

 

Now that you mention it, I never put on any weatherstipping onto my hood when I put the carbon fiber one on.
Thanks for all the help though guys, its good to see everyone respond so fast when someone has a problem.

 

there is also a rubber gasket/gromet that fit's on the dizzy that protects from water, dust , etc