I have a 91 Honda Civic and it has problems starting. Sometime when i go to start it, it will not start. Especially when it is very hot outside. in the morning ans the evenings when the temp outside is cool the car usually stats on the first try. Other time i have to crank it a couple of times to start, but like i said when it is really hot it will not start at all.
-It has a new battery.
-Just had it worked on for not starting at all, it needed a new fuse. They also repalced the alternator belt, the power steering belt, and thethe ac belt.
-they did a diagnostic on it and did not show anything else wrong.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
2006-09-20 19:31:00 · 18 answers · asked by kissadawn 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
I have had a diagonstic done on the car for those of you who didn't read the original guestion very well. I also am begginig to think it may be the main rely. I was told that wouldn't have shown on a diagonstic.
2006-09-23 07:25:26 · update #1
get the fuel system checked out. my honda did the same thing and it was a fuel injection relay going out. you may have to leave it at the shop for a couple days so they can run diagnostics when the car is acting up.
2006-09-20 19:34:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your fuse housing for the electronic ignition. Most all of these are made of plastic. When it gets real hot out plus the heat from the motor it can cause older electrical connection to expand and this make the metal contacts lose. If it is not that it has to be in your ignition for it's the only thing that sends the signal to send a spark though the plug wires. And check your Dist cap and rotor. Hope this helps but it sounds like you have a ignittion electrical problem. Next time you take it in for seevice MAKE SURE its on a HOT afternoon,Hopefully the mechanic working on it has a clue and actually knows how to use his SUNTAQ electrical dianoses with it. MOST mechanics have gone away from the for they take an eternity to hook up and run ALL the diagnoses equipment and software to locate the prob.
2006-09-20 19:56:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the problem is the igniter module and/or it's connections. The igniter is an electronic device mounted inside your distributor. See the exploded view of your distributor here:
http://www.thehondapartsstore.com/herson/jsp/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=CIVIC&catcgry2=1991&catcgry3=3DR+DX&catcgry4=KA5MT&catcgry5=DISTRIBUTOR&ListAll=All&vinsrch=no
Item #11 is the igniter ($75.91USD). This can be a tempermental little device but it controls all of the electronic signals used to fire the spark plugs. Adding heat to a faulty connection here can render your car virtually useless. Check the connections carefully. Heat makes things expand and a poor connection could be good enough on a cold day but bad enough on a hot day. 1991 was a long time ago and this module has worked it's tail off... chances are, it's failing and it's time to replace it. Consider doing that with a complete tuneup to include new distributor cap and rotor, ignition wires, spark plugs, air filter, oil and oil filter etc. I just did all this for my '90 Honda Prelude and it seems fit for another 50,000+ miles. Not bad... it's already got 230,000 miles on the odometer!
Good luck!
2006-09-21 01:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by Les 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can pretty much guarantee this one for you!there is a relay under the dash-left of steering wheel at about knee height covered by all kinds of crap it will be gray,about 4 inches long by about 1 1/2 wide with I think 7 wires running into or out of it.... it is called a PGM- FI MAIN RELAY.. you can get it at the auto parts store,I think around 75.00..this is a VERY common failure in all older model hondas civic or accord. I personallly have literally changed approx. 100 of these in the last summer season while working at thedealership and at other places... I don't doubt for a second this will cure your problem-you can send thank you if you like,I like that!!! (lol) go replace the relay!!! no questions! see you on the road!!!
2006-09-23 02:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What about the starter, or alternator, or fuel pump has any of them been checked out? Take your car to (when it does
start) Auto Zone. Let them know you have just repaired the car This battery test will check to see if it is in fact one of these problem.My car would do the same and I thought it was just my battery.When they tested the battery on the car, it showed that my alternator was the problem. Also you can tell when your alternator goes out , cause your battery dies fast. Your starter
would sound like it wants to start but doesn't. I know this much
because all this happened to my car. But it won't hurt to try it.
Maybe your thermal stat is going out. After doing the test,
then try taking it to a small auto shop they usually charge
less. The other place's cost an arm and leg. Or if you know someone that is mechanic go for that. Just trying to save you
money, cause I know how it is.
2006-09-20 19:46:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Like Mikey and frank f have stated. You did not get the whole tale. there is not any way the police or every person even if the owner of the automobile is going to ought to pay for damages and prefer suggested the following is why. If spikes are used on a motorized vehicle, it change into maximum probable in a pursuit. this signifies that the driving force is breaking the regulation for no longer pulling over. (even if if it change into the incorrect automobile) At this aspect the driving force is going to be arrested and is committing a criminal offense. The police use spike strips to quit the motorized vehicle, and driving force is arrested. Any damage to the motorized vehicle it really is brought about is the duty of the driving force or proprietor at this aspect.
2016-10-16 01:36:31 · answer #6 · answered by sovak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a module but that would have kicked a code on your diagnostic check - could be a relay somewhere in the ignition system, you can check them when the problem occurs just by running your hands around and touch them - a relay that is going bad will be hot to the touch.
2006-09-20 19:44:13 · answer #7 · answered by 3DDD 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You must check and make sure car has spark when trying to start, if it doesn't have spark-it could be ECM (computer), your coil, or the crank position sensor. If it has spark, must check and see if it has fuel, see if fuel pump is running when you turn the key on- the fuel pump will run until pressure is built up and then shut off. If you have fuel and you have spark, you will have ignition. Good Luck!
2006-09-20 19:55:45 · answer #8 · answered by togo4thandprosper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one thing you should remember, when women go in to have a vehicle checked out for certain problems....."SUCKER" is written across the forehead.Sounds to me like they did stuff that wasn't nessasary... a fuse? I can see them replacing the belts, they are important to keep up to date. I would have the ignition looked at. Maybe the starter is begining to go out. Sounds like it could be eletrical. When your car is running,is it good? If you only have problems starting it when its hot, have the thermostat checked.
2006-09-20 21:53:18 · answer #9 · answered by momzilla 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Main relay. 80 bucks, one ten millimeter bolt under the drivers dash and a connector. High failure item on hondas. Glad im not the only one that nailed this one.
2006-09-24 10:03:34 · answer #10 · answered by ThisJustin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋