1991 Nissan Maxima Rain No-Start

1991 NISSAN MAXIMA
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I have a 1991 Nissan Maxima with 59000 miles, (Yes, these are original miles, I have owned the car for 12 years)(No, it is not for sale)

Lately when it rains heavily, the car refuses to start. I recently had a new alternator and battery installed at the Nissan dealer. The dealer has checked it out and can not find anything wrong. Otherwise, the car runs perfectly.
Any suggestions? :D
Jan 7, 2007 at 6:58 AM
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When the problem doesn't happen, take a spray bottle of water and moisten the ignition wires completely while it's running. Look for any arcing from them. This sounds like a typical ignition wire failure problem. Replace the cap and rotor also if they aren't reasonably new.
Jan 7, 2007 at 9:52 AM
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With the engine running, spray water on the ignition wires and look for arcing. Replace failed ignition wires, and replace the distributor cap and rotor if they are not reasonably new.

Conversation Summary

A 1991 Nissan Maxima with low original mileage refuses to start during heavy rain but otherwise runs well. A new alternator and battery did not resolve it, and the dealer found nothing wrong. The expert advised a water-spray test of the ignition wires while running to check for arcing, and replacement of the cap and rotor if they are not reasonably new.

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