Servise Engine Soon - After rain

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by AnthonyS, Jul 3, 2005.

  1. AnthonyS

    AnthonyS Guest

    On my 96 SL the "Service Engine Soon" comes on after a heavy rain. After
    the car runs awhile (I guess until the wet area dries) the car will
    restart with no trouble light. The leak is most likely a clogged drain
    allowing water to drip down the fire wall or other spot. Has anyone
    found and solved this problem.... Thanks
     
    AnthonyS, Jul 3, 2005
    #1
  2. AnthonyS

    Oppie Guest

    Was this a start after sitting in heavy rain or driving in heavy rain?

    Any idea what the service code is? I'd first consider a misfire due to the
    wet ignition wires. Check the coil, distributor cap and rotor and all the
    spark plug wires. Pull off the distributor cap and check for any moisture
    inside. Should be dry as a bone.

    You can also check the vacuum hoses for any signs of moisture in them. With
    the exception of the pvc valve (which sometimes has a bit of condensation)
    all the hoses should be dry on the inside. This on the odd chance that a
    vacuum leak is sucking in water somewhere and causing a misfire.
     
    Oppie, Jul 5, 2005
    #2
  3. AnthonyS

    AnthonyS Guest

    The condition occurs are sitting parked and starting after a heavy
    rain.
     
    AnthonyS, Jul 5, 2005
    #3
  4. AnthonyS

    The Real Tom Guest


    You'll love this, I had a 96SL2, if it sat for a couple days, and it
    rained heavy right before I started it, the car would start rough,
    come to idle, and then the SES light would come on. While driving to
    work, it would turn off.

    I replaced the plugs and wires. Ofcourse cleaned off the ignition
    posts, and the problem seem to go away.

    Now I figured it was a bad connection, or wire, so I hope a simple fix
    like mine works for you, since each car is unique at times.
    later,

    tom @ www.CarFleaMarket.com
     
    The Real Tom, Jul 5, 2005
    #4
  5. AnthonyS

    Steve Guest

    <snip>if it sat for a couple days, and it rained heavy right before I
    started it, the car would start rough, come to idle, and then the SES light
    would come on</snip>

    I had the exact same problem you described on my '99 SC2. Figured out it was
    a pinhole in one on the wires when I went to wiggle the connections at the
    distributor after it rained and felt a strong tingle run up arm; replaced
    the plug wires and all is well.

    Steve
     
    Steve, Jul 6, 2005
    #5
  6. AnthonyS

    parts Guest

    This vehicle does not have a distributor!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    parts, Jul 6, 2005
    #6
  7. AnthonyS

    Steve Guest

    Fine!!! I wiggled the connections at the DOOHICKEY!!!!!! :p
     
    Steve, Jul 6, 2005
    #7
  8. AnthonyS

    The Real Tom Guest

    Oh my! Good think it wasn't a good tingle accross your chest. Good
    find!

    later,

    tom www.mesothelioma-lawyers-list.com
     
    The Real Tom, Jul 6, 2005
    #8
  9. AnthonyS

    DigitoNut Guest



    There must be some mistakes about the saturn car here.
    1 - saturn s-series dont use distributor - only use ignition coil 1 coil
    for 2 cylinders.
    2 - the problem is possible coincident with the rain.
    3 - the car requires basic maintenance
     
    DigitoNut, Jul 22, 2005
    #9
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.