Car Idles rough when wet?

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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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When its raining or after a car wash the car will idle rough. Won't idle rough in Park but any other gear it will. Just started this about a week ago.

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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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It has a cai but I don't think that has anything to do with it since I've had that installed for a while now.
 
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Does it run fine when it dries out?
 
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Yeah it does
 
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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I spray all up underneath it, too. Always done that too my cars. I tried to find info on Google about it and all I came up with is spark plugs. Which, sadly enough, last time I had them changed was last summer.
 
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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None of the gauges act up either when its rough idling. Rpm stick doesn't act up either. It'll sputter a little when driving but not much or hardly noticable. just at idle.
 
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Is this a V6 or V8 LT1. Give me the details on your car.
 
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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'97, v6 3.8
 
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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V6 I don't know, have to wait for one of the other guys to answer up on.
 
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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Check your wiring. Definitely a electro issue. Something is missing to let rain water in past the hood. Check from left to right slowly. Right now sounds like dnt have a short(yet) so concentrate around the sensor wiring, coil packs, plugs etc. If it got wet recently you should see it.
 



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