starting problem

Asked by GuruXY6LS Oct 09, 2018 at 02:20 PM about the 1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

After  a heavey down poor and driving through puddles, the car shut off and will
not start, even after two days of drying out.

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Bob answered 5 years ago

How deep was the puddle? Check to see if the air filter element got wet, if it did you may have serious engine problems such as a hydro-locked engine caused by water entering the combustion chamber. Certainly the problem could be less serious and be electrical in nature. There is no way to diagnose the problem without putting hands on the vehicle.

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Alvin answered 5 years ago

^^^, In addition, check to determine if any wirings/coils are cracked allowing moist to foul out the needed transformation of firing.

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