jake91 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 thoughts my car wont start, after driving in heavy rains and on and off flooded roads for 25 minuits. it would fire up anytime i wanted last night because i left again after the rain stopped. but today my car just cranks over and over. it started twice and the rpms jumped up an down then died it did not help if i held the gas on i also think i saw some smoke in my rearveiw mirror when it started. i checked the oil and it didnt look to have water in it so i dont think it sucked any up the intake (anyways the intake is in the fenderwell on a metal plate with the horn seperating it from the wheel) and i removed the wires on the coilpack to see if they were dry and they were so what else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Check for spark, make sure you're getting a strong, consistent spark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 sounds spark related. Crank sensor or ICM would be my guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 would any of those be caused by the water or is it just a coincidence it happend today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 if theres is a crack in the housing that insulates the ignition components from moisture, (whether it be ICM, coil what have you) you will guaranteed have issues when it rains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 okay im gonna get my neighbor tonight or tommorow to help me check on the spark as i cant (no tools lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 no spark i took a wire off and layed it on the alluminum dog bone and saw nothing while cranking it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 no spark i took a wire off and layed it on the alluminum dog bone and saw nothing while cranking it try a better ground. the dog bone is insulated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 i did i then moved it to a bolt of to the side of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 If there is water in the spark plug holes................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 No there isnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderw31 Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 sounds spark related. Crank sensor or ICM would be my guess I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 thats the general consensus on all my forums im busy all day tomorrow so the car is just gonna have to sit till friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizlang Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Jake keep me in the loop, I have a similiar problem that is also compounded by battery drain problem (battery literally drains dead overnight just sitting there), if you get this resolved kindly e-mail me please as I am at my wit's end too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMan Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Best of luck getting her fired back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Crank sensor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 it was water in a icm plug. it started, but now it has this ticking noise it goes up and down with rpms its not like a lifter tick sound so idk but it doesnt sound good i will go get a vid and post it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 vid http://s475.photobucket.com/albums/rr118/jfleck91/?action=view¤t=SDC12366.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 if you're certain it's not a lifter, it kinda sounds like arc'ing... i'd grab some dielectric grease and smear it on any of the connections the plug wires make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 you know im not sure actually im to sacared to start it lol arcing huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 yeah, if you feel like a man, pull the plug wire off of one of the plugs while it's running and let the spark jump to the valve cover, it sounds like that. don't ask how i know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 lmao im sure its not arcing because i just went out and started it again checked down by the coils and it was quiter.the loudest spot is on the drivers side about 8 in above the trans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 so, it's an internal noise then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 si? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 probably lifters like you said lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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