Will crank but will not start when it's raining

Tiny
BOB REIHER
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  • 1997 DODGE RAM
  • 230,000 MILES
Will crank but will not start when it's raining. Starts fine when it's dry
Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 7:00 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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How long since a tune-up? Are there any applicable trouble codes? Have you changed the plug wires, lately? In the dark, raise the hood, start the vehicle, does it look like the great northern lites under there, fire running everywhere? When the problem is ongoing, if it cranks good but won't start, have a helper crank it, while you visually check for spark at the spark plugs.
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 7:10 PM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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At night, start the engine, open the hood, and then mist water on the plug wires, distributor cap. See if anything is sparking where it shouldn't be.
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Monday, January 21st, 2013 AT 7:11 PM

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