Misfiring after going through a big puddle

[Jon_vr6 1]

Went through a rather large big puddle this morning not dead fast id say bout 25ish max and when i came to a stop then engine died when i tried to move off and felt like a misfire this happened to anyone else? Sure made me crap my pants idled crap all the way to work! Then when i came to drive it at 4ish all is fine again! Anyone offer an explanation?

[flusted 0]

just dampness on the electrics, spray some wd40 around the leads etc as this displaces the water

[Jon_vr6 1]

Cheers man by leads i presume the HT leads! Next time i see a big puddle from now on im goin 10mph through it!

[dr_mat 0]

Check the coil pack for cracks ...

[ziderapple 0]

Check the air filters not damp.

[The_Dude 0]

Check the distributor hasn't got wet (unless thats what dr_mat meant).

[Andi 2,147,483,647]

Check the distributor hasn't got wet (unless thats what dr_mat meant).

 

If it's a Storm, it will have a coil pack rather than a distributor. So dr_mat is correct... ;)

[Jim Bowen 1]

mine does this, its the coilpack on mine, right at the top on the front of engine, you can actually hear it making funny clicking noises when you get close, also i can see sparks

[Jim Bowen 1]

i carry some water dispersant/wet start in the car now

[Son of a Beesting 0]

mine does this, its the coilpack on mine, right at the top on the front of engine, you can actually hear it making funny clicking noises when you get close, also i can see sparks

 

You shouldnt see sparks. I would say either new leads or a new coilpack time

[Jim Bowen 1]

yeah, i'm just wondering which bit needs replacing, i should get a pic of the split i can see, not really looked properly yet as was on the way to work

[Son of a Beesting 0]

Where abouts you based? Have you got access to a coilpack/leads that you know are fine?

[Jim Bowen 1]

i'm in essex, about 10mins from stansted airport, nah i don't have a spare, i've not had car for very long

[Son of a Beesting 0]

Oh ok. I am sure someone more local to you wont mind doing a quick swap. Where are the sparks coming from? If you go to no-rice or something sometime I dont mind doing a quick coilpack swap its only a few bolts. Just need to get my car back on the road. At least a month before my car is ready to have its first proper outing!

[craigowl 0]

If coilpack is original, it will be shot.

This results in arcing and misfiring in damp conditions or if coilpack gets splashed.

[Son of a Beesting 0]

If coilpack is original, it will be shot.

This results in arcing and misfiring in damp conditions or if coilpack gets splashed.

 

Agreed, it isnt supposed to have sparks!