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Rough Start during Hot/Humid Wheather 850 1996

My '96 850 wagon sometimes hesitates to start when the weather is hot & humid. Battery and starter seem to be OK. Is it likely something in the fuel delivery system ?








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    Rough Start during Hot/Humid Wheather 850 1996

    Could be the "classic fuel sytem relay" Check my post and responses on this intermittant starting problem on hot days.








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    Rough Start during Hot/Humid Wheather 850 1996

    Heat and humidity are more likely to affect the high voltage electrical components of your brick than the fuel system.

    How old are your plugs, plug wires, coil wire, and distributor?

    Have someone try to start your car on a hot, humid NIGHT while you look under the hood for arcing. Don,t touch anything!

    You might improve the situation by cleaning the electrical items mentioned. I use WD-40 and a rag, although I understand that someone puts them in the dishwasher.
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    3 8s & 2 7s 740,000 miles total







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