2001 rio ignition issues when it rains

bigcountry58 · 02-05-2008, 10:19 AM

Ok, so for the most part this car has not given me any problems in the 3 years i have owned it... However when it rains or there is extreme moisture in the air I am having misfire problems. I popped the hood to find the wires sparking at the coil all over the place. Have had this problem for a while and I have just lived with it for the most part. Replaced Wires, spark plugs next on the list is the coil... Does anyone have a similar experience and had a solution to the problem?
If the coil doesn't fix it i am all out of ideas.

TIA

bigcountry58 · 02-05-2008, 04:16 PM

i guess there is no input on this issue?

jcwit · 02-05-2008, 09:16 PM

I've never had this problem with my KIA, but have had it wither cars, solved it with silicone spray on the wires after they are totally dry, seams to seal them from moisture.

jcwit · 02-05-2008, 09:20 PM

Just thought also make sure your plugs are gapped at .028 to .032.

bigcountry58 · 02-05-2008, 10:01 PM

yea i just replaced them 2000 miles ago and made sure they were to spec... i actually did spray silicone on the wires and the coil to see if it will keep the moisture out... we will see cause we are suppose to get more rain tonight... thanks

bigcountry58 · 02-06-2008, 04:55 PM

Good news the silicone has seemed to solve the issue... nothing to arc to so i guess