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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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I drive a 92 240 and it seems to have a problem...but only when it rains.When it rains the car will start to sputter out real hard to where the car will be jerking.If it doesnt stall out the car wont rev past 3k.Im guessing water is getting into something but no idea what or where.Any help is much appreciated.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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check for a bad distributor cap or wires. When there is a high amount of humidity such as when it rains the wires or cap can have a crossfire situation.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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Yea I was thinking that as well....Im gonna replace my rotor and cap and new plugs then get back to you.....thanks man.
Old Oct 29, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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I would lean towards the cap my civic did the same thing.
Old Nov 14, 2006 | 04:52 AM
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Alright I changed the cap,rotor,and wires and its still happening.Havent checked to see if its even gonna start right now because it hasnt started up without dying the last few days cause of the rain.Now Im leaning towards the distributor itself.Any ideas anyone?
Old Nov 14, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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Alright tried starting the car but all it does is start up strong at first followed by it stalling out.No idea what is going on any help is much appreciated.
Old Nov 14, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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TPS or MAF would be another good idea to check out, as well as the Coolant Temp. Sensor.
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check all your grounds
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Default Re: Stalling/Sputtering problem

Originally Posted by WishIHadaSilvia
TPS or MAF would be another good idea to check out, as well as the Coolant Temp. Sensor.
Yea I would recommend cleaning the MAF with alc. and a q-tip..

Also maybe replace IAT, are you getting a CEL/SES light?
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Default Re: Stalling/Sputtering problem

i would check for a leak of water into the distributer, or even the gas tank...water + gas + engine = bad



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