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Wet weather causes everything under the hood of the car (even the spark plugs which create ignition) to cool down which causes start up problems. Ignition can only happen at a certain temperature.

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Too much moisture in the air will cause your car to run rough or just die out. Simple trick - bring your car into your garage or if you dont have a garage make sure its not raining. Grab a spray bottle(any) and fill it with only water. Have the engine running and srapy the spark plug wires (all) and look for arching if you see a little tiny lightning bolt its time to change those wires. Also spray the distributor cap with water if it dies there is your problem.

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Q: Why do automobile ignition failures occur in damp weather?
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