why does it stall when it rains?

Asked by beschmit Jan 02, 2007 at 04:40 PM about the 1987 Toyota Camry LE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when it's humid (raining or snowing) it will stall. it will start up again just fine, but it dies as soon as you step on the gas.  what can it be?

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Hey beschmit- Obviously something is getting wet that shouldn't be getting wet. I would check the distributor cap and rotor for signs of cracks. They are easy to replace. Just be sure you put the wires back in the right places. Good luck from Bovan.

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Another common problem is your wires. The rubber does tend to break down with age.

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