Dead in the water

[harry1972m]

As soon as it rains my S3 just starts to die on me - I have done the obvious things like new HT leads, dizzy cap / rotor arm and plugs but not solved.

Any suggestions !!!!!!!

Cheers
H

[spivvy]

check the fuel pump connector as it is suspect to the elements also there may be a join if you have had another pump fitted

[NickP_S2]

Only take it out when it's dry & sunny.... you can then also leave your roof panels at home too!

Being serious.. Worth checking the coil. What are the symptoms? Does it cough/splutter, throttle becomes unresponsive etc.

If all else fails, take a hosepipe to your car while the engine is running and check each part of the car seperately until you find the area where the problem starts. This should help narrow down the possibilities.

>> Edited by NickP_S2 on Monday 13th June 18:35

[harry1972m]

NickP,
Unfortunately you don't get to pick and choose sunny days when you live in the North East !!!!
You can leave home with shades on and roof off only to pull over 10 mins later to frantically try and get roof panels back on before drenching the interior.

I did just as you suggested last night starting with the fuel pump as per spivvys suggestion and lo and behold that is the problem area - stripped cables and connectors and re made them insulating with tape however still happening when sprayed with water ?????
Think it is maybe the actual housing where the cables meet the fuel pump so am scratting round in the stores at work for some heat shrink sleeving.

[harry1972m]

FETTLED !!

Thanks gents, replaced the cables to the fuel pump and sealed everything up with heat shrink sleeving, soaked the thing with spray bottle and not a murmer.

Many Thanks for the advice.

H

[tvrgit]

I have had exactly the same problems with mine, and replaced all the ignition bits and that helped, but there's still the occasional hiccup when it's wet.

I'll be checking the fuel pump wiring this weekend now!

Thanks guys.

[harry1972m]

TVRGIT,

If you want a pic of what I have done and some heat shrink sleeving then let me know.

Cheers

[tvrgit]

Thanks

A pic would be helpful if that's ok.

I'll get some heat shrink around here I think.

Ta