CEL turns on after parking in the rain.. HELP!

**r1chm0nd** · May 14th, 2011 12:04 AM

Hi guys, it's me again..

My ESi won't start after being parked outside in the rain because of the CEL. The CEL won't go off in a few seconds and I can't start my car if it's not yet turned off. I should wait for about 5 to 10 minutes, but after starting and running the car for a while, it goes back to normal (3 - 5 seconds off na agad CEL). During sunny days, the CEL takes 3 to 5 seconds to turn off.

What could be the culprit? Hope you can help me with this because I can't start my car right away when it's parked in the rain..

**r1chm0nd** · May 14th, 2011 04:21 PM

Just wanna up this guys.. Maybe some of you have experienced this..?

**mda** · May 14th, 2011 05:54 PM

Why can't you start the car with the CEL on?

Sa lumang VTi EK namin, the CEL will turn off about 1-2 seconds from turning the key into the ON position pero as far as I know, ok lang naman i-start ang car habang nakabukas pa yung CEL.

If the CEL stays on while the car is on - then that's a problem.

Baka may nababasa lang na sensor? Not sure.

**shadow** · May 14th, 2011 07:26 PM

when was the last time you replace your spark plugs?

**voltscastillo** · May 15th, 2011 07:52 AM

it's probably a loose sensor somewhere... the moisture in the air is contaminating the loose contact. check the ignition line to the starter, and the batt terminals (could be loose or corroded).

**r1chm0nd** · May 15th, 2011 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by mda

Why can't you start the car with the CEL on?

Sa lumang VTi EK namin, the CEL will turn off about 1-2 seconds from turning the key into the ON position pero as far as I know, ok lang naman i-start ang car habang nakabukas pa yung CEL.

If the CEL stays on while the car is on - then that's a problem.

Baka may nababasa lang na sensor? Not sure.

I really can't start it. Nag reredondo but it doesn't start..

I already brought it to a shop, but they can't trace what the problem could be.