1999 civic ex engine turning off
 

Hi, I was wondering if there is anyone can give me some advice. this happen only when it rain. already happen twice. ok I was driving back home last night and the road was wet cause of the rain but there was a section really flooded and after a passed 10 seconds later the engine turn off, the RPM was going down and down to 0 and all the light came on like brake, battery, etc. so I was trying to turn it back on, but the engine sound like there was no GAS, but there was. anyway I think something got wet like any electrical sensor but I dont know .
I NEED SOME ADVICE
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Thank you.

RE: 1999 civic ex engine turning off
 

What kinda of itake system do you have.

RE: 1999 civic ex engine turning off
 

I Dont have an Air Intake system, I think something got wet. but I'm not sure what will cause the engine to turn off when is raining, But when there is no Rain there is no Problem.
Thanks

RE: 1999 civic ex engine turning off
 

I think I know whats wrong. There was water in your distributor. They cut off when water gets in. Once it drains it will let you start your engine back up. You might need to get it replaced. Hitting a puddle also is a no no, water seriously splashes up into your engine. Ive found mud stuck to the bottom of my hood before wwhich tells you that can happen.

RE: 1999 civic ex engine turning off
 

Yeah, water in the dizzy. That's why you cover it when you clean your engine... Although it is a little high up, so that would have to be some serious puddleage. Water in the alternator can also cause problems, but not the kind it sounds like you're describing.

RE: 1999 civic ex engine turning off
 

OK, so it sound like I need to change the Distributor. after ten minutes of trying to star the engine it will star like nothing happen..........
Ok I will try that
Thank You.

RE: 1999 civic ex engine turning off
 

You might just want to take the cap off and check the contacts first...

RE: 1999 civic ex engine turning off
 

get a blow dryer after it. if that doesnt help, replace it. thats how my first one went out. i was driving in the rain, then when i got where i was going, it wouldnt start anymore. so i dried it out till it would, and the problem just got worse over the next few days, till i had to replace it.

RE: 1999 civic ex engine turning off
 

Hi
I was looking online the distributor, and it has so many different parts like Distributor cap, rotor, housing, etc I'm not sure which one to replace
can you advice.
Thank you

RE: 1999 civic ex engine turning off
 

the thing you want is the distributor. it should come with the coil, ICM, and all the internal parts. there is a good chance that its just the ICM, but the rest will probably follow it in breaking. and the ICM is like 20 bucks cheaper than the whole thing. and its not worth buying just the ICM unless you are sure thats the problem.