Second of all: Rough running in high humidity/rain

[koabi at seeohdee.com (Koabi Brooks)]

I'd look into ignition problems first - since you have a 16v, plug wires
break the bank, but replacing those helped my humidity related ignition
problems.  I don't know how you could test the plug wires, but hopefully
someone else chimes in so you don't potentially replace your plug wires for
no reason.

I do have a 16v dist if you figure out that you need one of those

-----Original Message-----
From: Nate Mellom [mailto:doubt@inwave.com] 
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 5:21 PM
To: Scirocco list
Subject: Second of all: Rough running in high humidity/rain

It's been raining like pigs and sheep around here lately, and I've 
noticed this before: my car runs like dog stuff during periods of high 
humidity, and obviously, rain.  It bucks, stutters, backfires, pops, and 
generally won't stay running, especially under acceleration.  Runs a 
little better when the engine is warm.  I'm thinking it's a symtom of 
running rich, the whole humid air has less air, so there's less to mix 
with the fuel syndrome.  I have a feeling it's been running rich, it 
smells rich and it's been using fuel a little excessively.  I never did 
get a concrete reading when I tuned it.  I haven't checked the 
distributor cap or wires yet, but I know they can be sympomatic as well.

Any ideas?

Nate
'88 16v

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