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Question posted by mrjl43 on August 5th, 2014

Chevy S10 2003 4.3 V6

Wont Start When Raining, Ok After Drying Out

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on August 9th, 2014 6:07 AM

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You need to have the electrical system checked for short circuit. It looks like it is only avtivated when it gets enough moisture to short.

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