trouble starting engine in coastal regions

Asked by GuruTK7W2 Jul 10, 2018 at 12:57 PM about the 1997 Ford F-150

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I never have trouble starting my truck anywhere except at the beach.  Why do I have consistent issues starting my engine when on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. what's the remedy

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

I am guessing that this is a moisture problem. Try using dialectic grease to seal moisture out of electrical connections in the engine compartment.

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