Engine loss of power after driving through a puddle?

1993 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
159,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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1993 Plymouth Acclaim mileage: 159,000. I was driving home and it was wet out, I drove through a puddle and shortly after my car stalled. I continued to drive and every time I stopped at a stoplight or I had to come to a stop, I could feel the car begin to pull/chug. Now it seems to be happening when I am driving no matter the weather conditions. It hasn't stalled since. I can just feel when I accelerate sometimes it not wanting to go like it should.
Nov 2, 2010 at 6:27 PM
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You may have gotten the ignition wet when you went through the puddle. Try replacing the distributor cap and rotor and the spark plug wires.
Nov 2, 2010 at 6:46 PM