truck runs like garbage after rain. - Page 2

Wyley87 · 07-27-2009, 10:03 AM

i think i the 89 ranger (DOMESTIC) sabotaged the Nissan (IMPORT)

gmctrucks · 07-27-2009, 10:20 AM

Open the hood at night and look for sparks if none spray some water on the wires I bet you will find it. Everyone has given you good advise im sure your going to find the problem.

lukasmcdukas · 07-27-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyley87

i think i the 89 ranger (DOMESTIC) sabotaged the Nissan (IMPORT)

i wouldnt be surprised in the least. im amazed she hasnt rebelled at me for painting her a GM color!

lukasmcdukas · 07-27-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmctrucks

Open the hood at night and look for sparks if none spray some water on the wires I bet you will find it. Everyone has given you good advise im sure your going to find the problem.

true statement. everyone has offered sound advice, and i appreciate it! thanks again fellas

Wyley87 · 07-27-2009, 03:26 PM

dose the nissan have an obd II port? check engine light on?

batty1214 · 07-27-2009, 03:51 PM

have you checked your dizzy cap? my gmc was acting the same way, had a hairline crack in the cap..... changed it, and the rotor, and runs good now......

cool42025 · 07-27-2009, 05:07 PM

i think it just dont like to get out when its wet

lukasmcdukas · 07-27-2009, 08:09 PM

wyley- check eng is on, ran the codes and they come up as a fuel vent error... had it before this problem started...
batty- bought new dist cap and rotor today, planning on replacing just the cap first and rotor if problem persists... got caught up replacing the starter on the roommates jetta today... i'll never buy one just for the PITA of replacing the starter. ugh. i'll let yall know how it turns out, hopefully tomorrow! thanks again

Kennyray · 07-27-2009, 08:31 PM

Maybe its just afraid of water

lukasmcdukas · 07-28-2009, 04:30 PM

popped off the old cap today. no damage or cracks, but i did notice two things: corrosion on the contacts (white powdery buildup, see attachment) and the button in the center of the cap seems to stick.
so, i popped in the new cap and cleaned up the rotor with an emery board. took it for a spin down the road, noticed much smoother acceleration and better throttle response... unfortunately, its not raining today so i can't tell if the problem is actually solved or not. as soon as we get some rain i'll fire it up and report back with my findings.

by the way... im a tard and cant remember how to give rep points... i got a lot of good responses and i dont wanna be a **** and just say thanks, see ya later.

it figures it rains 3 times while im working on the roommates car, but when i want/need it to, its a gorgeous day with no clouds in sight. stupid weather.

07-27-2009, 10:03 AM	#11
Wyley87 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 518	i think i the 89 ranger (DOMESTIC) sabotaged the Nissan (IMPORT) __________________ 96-GMC C1500 305ci 2WD K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake Rebuilt Motor (should have gone 350) and Trans 05 Nissan Xterra 4.0 V6 No mods so far Cost money to go fast...How fast do you wanna go?

07-27-2009, 03:26 PM	#15
Wyley87 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 518	dose the nissan have an obd II port? check engine light on? __________________ 96-GMC C1500 305ci 2WD K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake Rebuilt Motor (should have gone 350) and Trans 05 Nissan Xterra 4.0 V6 No mods so far Cost money to go fast...How fast do you wanna go?

07-27-2009, 05:07 PM	#17
cool42025 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: benton ky Posts: 33	i think it just dont like to get out when its wet __________________ it takes one ball for most sports thats why i like drag racing

07-27-2009, 08:09 PM	#18
lukasmcdukas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kittery, Maine Posts: 574	wyley- check eng is on, ran the codes and they come up as a fuel vent error... had it before this problem started... batty- bought new dist cap and rotor today, planning on replacing just the cap first and rotor if problem persists... got caught up replacing the starter on the roommates jetta today... i'll never buy one just for the PITA of replacing the starter. ugh. i'll let yall know how it turns out, hopefully tomorrow! thanks again __________________ 97 Nissan Hardbody SE Kingcab (77k) 86 Yamaha Maxim X (48k)

07-27-2009, 08:31 PM	#19
Kennyray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 648	Maybe its just afraid of water __________________ On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust

07-27-2009, 10:20 AM	#12
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,030	Open the hood at night and look for sparks if none spray some water on the wires I bet you will find it. Everyone has given you good advise im sure your going to find the problem.

07-27-2009, 03:51 PM	#16
batty1214 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 1,135	have you checked your dizzy cap? my gmc was acting the same way, had a hairline crack in the cap..... changed it, and the rotor, and runs good now......

07-28-2009, 04:30 PM	#20
lukasmcdukas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kittery, Maine Posts: 574	cross your fingers... popped off the old cap today. no damage or cracks, but i did notice two things: corrosion on the contacts (white powdery buildup, see attachment) and the button in the center of the cap seems to stick. so, i popped in the new cap and cleaned up the rotor with an emery board. took it for a spin down the road, noticed much smoother acceleration and better throttle response... unfortunately, its not raining today so i can't tell if the problem is actually solved or not. as soon as we get some rain i'll fire it up and report back with my findings. by the way... im a tard and cant remember how to give rep points... i got a lot of good responses and i dont wanna be a **** and just say thanks, see ya later. it figures it rains 3 times while im working on the roommates car, but when i want/need it to, its a gorgeous day with no clouds in sight. stupid weather. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 97 Nissan Hardbody SE Kingcab (77k) 86 Yamaha Maxim X (48k)

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