Car won't start in wet weather, brand new battery.

2000 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE
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SPARKWIRE
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My car will not start when it rains. It starts up fine on a dry day. It is not a battery issue, I had it replaced a few days ago. What could the problem be?
Dec 7, 2011 at 8:15 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So what does it do when it wont start?Crank no start?Or no crank no start?Also do you have any codes in the computer?
Dec 7, 2011 at 8:18 PM
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SPARKWIRE
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Thank you for such a quick reply! I do not have any codes.

The car cranks but it does not start. I'm wondering if it could be an issue with bad spark plug wires? Or is it possible that one of the wires may be touching the engine, and that the electrical current gets absorbed by it during wet weather instead of it being delivered to the spark plug?
Dec 7, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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That is very well possible so what does it do when you try to start it in wet weather?Does it pop or even try to start?
Dec 7, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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