92 park ave starting problem

[scottinachevy]

When I get a heavy rain and I go to start my car it acts likes a dead battery. I have to wait awhile for to actually start and when I do wait it starts up fine batt terms clean. Could there be a prob around the starter? or somebody told me it could be my spark wires?

[ZiggyPA]

When you say it "sounds like a dead battery"... what do you mean?
Because with a dead battery there won't be any noise
If the starter is turning slowly, there would probably be a bad (ground) connection somewhere.
Old ignition leads can give problems in damp weather but if this was the only problem, the starter would still turn at normal speed.

[scottinachevy]

well i meant to say "act" like dead batt no clicking just turn key all lights stay on just starter does not roll

[mrd2001]

Does you security light go on and stay on with the ignition switch on?

[scottinachevy]

Yes I just noticed the security light does stay on!

[HotZ28]

Originally Posted by scottinachevy

Yes I just noticed the security light does stay on!

You have a security problem, try cleaning the key resistor with a pencil eraser, or Q-Tip with alcohol. BTW, be sure the key is keep dry before using!

[mrd2001]

Or try your spare key if you have one