Thanks for responding Terry.

Actually I had already used the dielectric grease on all of the connectors.

I did test the O2 lead and the Hall sensor wiring, they were alright.  I am
going to check the AFM next.

Joe Fahy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Kay" <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: Wet weather power loss

>
> Unplug all major electrical components     (one at a time) and lay a
> coating of die-electric grease on all the plugs, of said components. (
> including plug wires at the cap and plugs )
> Spray some LPS, or WD-40 inside the cap and distributor, and on the
> outside of the coil.
> Now see what happens.
> Mine always acted up when there was any moisture in the air, or on the
> ground, and this procedure eliminated the problem.
>
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