When I crank it, it sounds like it wants to start but can't seem to keep going. Is this because of bad plugs, wires, distributor, fuel filter or the alternator? Where should I start?
2007-10-25 10:11:24 · 3 answers · asked by Robert M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
Car started earlier today, sounded a little rough at first but then seemed to idle fine, then later about 2 or so hours wouldn't start. The car is not used much and hadn't been driven in about 3 - 4 weeks.
2007-10-25 10:41:18 · update #1
I have no check engine light.
2007-10-25 10:42:04 · update #2
Well it was 39F this morning and the car still didn't start. I'm not saying it's not a main relay but either the main relay is damaged beyond working regardless of temperature or it is another issues. Any thoughts? What should be my first place to troubleshoot? Thanks
2007-10-26 05:13:49 · update #3
Like I said before it sounds like the car is getting fuel and spark it makes a quick rrrrrrrr sound just like it should when starting normally but just doesn't continue.
2007-10-26 05:20:09 · update #4
The most common cause of the no start, particularly if it is running rough if and when it does start on the 90-92 Accord is a failed main relay. The main relay is located up under the left side of the dash (to the left of the steering wheel). this relay is actually two relays in one; one controls the fuel pump and the other controls the electronic ignition. Over time the circuit board for the relay cracks and the circuits break contact. The no start typically happens after the car has been parked for a while on a warm day. When the temperature rises on the inside of the car the circuit board expands and the circuits break contact so that there is no electricity going to power the fuel pump and the electronic ignition. Typically if you open the doors and let the inside of the car cool down the circuit board will contract, the circuits will make contact again and you can start the car. You may have to leave the car sitting with the windows down for a while before you can start it (if you leave the doors open be sure to shut the dome light off or you'll drain the battery)
I'm sure you'll find that the main relay is the cause of your problem--this condition is that common that I'm almost certain thats the problem.
other causes could be a bad ignition coil, distributor cap or rotor, ignition module or fuel pump but those are all very remote possibilities compared to the main relay.
hope that helps
2007-10-25 11:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by honda guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a check engine light? If so, start there. Get the codes pulled.
If not...it could be any of the things you listed, and more. (Fuel injectors, oxygen sensor, ecu, fuel pump, ignition, anything to do with air, fuel, or both)
I'm not 100 percent sure how to safely do it, but I'd say the next thing to do if you can't get a code is find out for sure if you've got spark. Also make sure that your fuel pump is working. It might be audible if you get close enough to it.
If both of those are good....you'll probably have to start throwing parts at it. Start with anything you KNOW is old and probably could use replacing.
If you haven't already, you should also inquire at http://www.cb7tuner.com
It's an enthusiast forum for your (and my) generation of Accord.
2007-10-25 10:22:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 23:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋