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My car is having issues starting and it will either start or it won't. Then some times it will make a grinding sound.calidude91 - 1999 Honda Civic - Engine - 2/4/2013Then sometimes it will start. Just got the battery replaced to see of that was the problem and it wasn't-
2/4/2013 Joe BoulayHello
When you say your car wont start, do you mean that it wont turn over? When it does start does it run okay? If so it sounds like you may have an issue with your starter. make sure your battery positive and ground connections are clean and tight before testing the starter.
Hope this helps you
Joe Boulay
Automotive Technician & Author
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My passport will not start. was running had it off road for four/ms all it does is crank/no kick had gas/stablizermoe - 1997 Honda Passport - Engine - 2/4/2013-
2/4/2013 Joe BoulayHello
I would try a small squirt of starting fluid into the intake boot and see if it fires. If it fires then it is obvious you have a fuel delivery issue. If it still does not fire check for spark, if it has no spark check for possible chewed wire from rodents is a possibility. Hope this helps you.
Joe Boulay
Automotive Technician & Author
joe@joeboulay.com
www.joeboulay.com
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My car will not start with key in ignition. Will start with remote. Dashboard lights continue to flash and click. Whatbeverly - 1992 Honda Accord - Engine - 2/3/2013Unable to start the car with the key will only start with the remote starter key -
Very low mileage per gallon and start the car with difficulty.chun_m_ma - 2012 Honda Accord - Engine - 2/3/2013My brand new 2012 4 cylinder Honda Accord (purchased September last year, had 2200 mileage on it now) is only getting 19 miles per gallon, for combined city and highway driving. At the beginning, I though it was because of it was brand new. After 2000 miles, it is ...-
2/3/2013 CVOThe vehicle will need a full function professional shop grade scan tool capable of reading grams per second and calculated loads in order to detect any bad or margins sensors.
See this link for the sensors.
http://www.freeautomechanic.com/car-engine-sensors.html
Call Honda Dealer to schedule a warranty repair. The vehicle is still under the 3 years and 36,000 miles warranty.
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Why does my engine reves up while stopped or in park and the thermostat goes up and downchinteerobets - 1995 Honda Accord - Engine - 2/2/2013-
2/2/2013 HouseCallAutoBleed the cooling system by loosening the bleeder screw on the thermostat housing. Air pockets are trapped and they will not come out without bleeding. Common symptom is erratic temperature due to air in the engine causing incorrect reading at the coolant sensor.
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Need to know if I have blown a head gasket, but need to know what caused the original problem.mamadee39 - 1994 Honda Accord - Engine - 2/2/2013my car started idling funny (RPMS revvingto about 3000 then dropping back down). Had to get to work so drove it anyway. Overheated after about 12 miles hasd to drive it another 3 . Forgot to check oil and it was low so added 1 quart and added coolant. Drove another ...-
2/2/2013 JimmThe overheating and leaking head gasket condition may have been caused by one or more conditions; low engine oil, low coolant (or incorrect mixture), poor coolant circulation due to clogged radiator passages, poor coolant circulation due to worn / faulty water pump.
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How do I tell if I blew a head gasket & what caused my initial problem?mamadee39 - 1994 Honda Accord - Engine - 2/2/2013My car started revving itself while in idle but I was late for work and chalked it up to cold weather cos it went away when I got to 3rd gear (I have a 5-speed). Upon leaving work it got worse then almost completely overheated within 6 miles. stopped to check ...-
2/2/2013 CVODo a compression test in all 4 cylinders. A same compression readings between the cylinders # 2 and # 3, it is considered a head blown gasket.
Local auto parts stores such as O'Reilly or Autozone have a free loan tool program. Check with them.
See this tool http://www.sears.com/.../p-SPM3278298302P
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One day out of the blue don"t start no spark at plugs or the coilbhale6917 - 1985 Honda Civic - Engine - 2/2/2013car is cold-
2/2/2013 JimmYou likely will have; a faulty distributor pickup coil, faulty ignition coil, or a faulty ignition control module.
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1998 Honda Civic EX. Starts ok but within a few miles begins to run rough and then stalls out.sunshinegrl1267 - 1998 Honda Civic - Engine - 2/1/2013Happens when warmed up Happens when driving, if I shut it off it won't start again All the time-
2/1/2013 HouseCallAutoYou have a faulty ignition coil or ignition control module. Both of these components are located inside the distributor. So first try replacing the coil and if that don't fix it then replace the module. The module and coil costs may be more than what a new distributor would cost which comes with these components already installed. The only details I would like to pass on to you from experience is if you buy a new distributor ass'y rather than replacing one component at a time inside your distributor, I would insist that you buy a new unit rather than a remanufactured unit, as the defect rate is very high right out of the box. Dorman (brand) makes new units at a reman price.
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Why is my immobilizer light on solid while the car is running?king_dro - 1999 Honda Accord - Engine - 2/1/2013my car originally would start but have really low rpms then die and would continue this pattern 4 or 5 times until it stays on and has no problems once started. now the car cranks way too long before finally turning over and runs perfect once running however the ... -
Could it be it needs a new battery? Could it be the starter?sammy0615 - 2004 Honda Accord - Engine - 1/31/2013Car hesitates to start some mornings. After is is started it starts up perfectly. I jus got a new battery in October. -
My water pump went bad, how much should installing a new one cost?Perneilus - 1992 Honda Accord - Engine - 1/31/2013The car started making a loud noise and overheating but I seen no smoke.-
1/31/2013 Joe BoulayHello
Around $400 to $500 approximatly for just the pump. You will need to replace the timing belt and balance shaft belt as well. Hopefully you did not get the engine too hot because it would be a waste of time and money on that engine. You should also be aware that you have an interference engine and if it went out of time bent valves can be expected. hope this helps.
Joe Boulay
auto tech& author
joeboulay.com
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How do you know if fuel pump relay is goin bad and fuel pump as well. 1994 honda accord exb20vtec_209 - 1994 Honda Accord - Engine - 1/31/2013Car drives sluggish. Alot of hesitation when accelerating. Start up is kinda hesitating -
Oil smoke form the tailpiperich2177 - 1999 Honda Civic - Engine - 1/31/2013Pistons have gunk on them -
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1/29/2013 JimmP0420 = Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (bank 1)
A code P0420 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
Leaded fuel was used where unleaded was called for
A damaged or failed oxygen sensor (HO2S)
Downstream oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring damaged or connected improperly
The engine coolant temperature sensor is not working properly
Damaged or leaking exhaust manifold / catalytic converter / muffler / exhaust pipe
Retarded spark timing
The oxygen sensors in front and behind the converter are reporting too similar of readings
Leaking fuel injector or high fuel pressure
Cylinder misfire
Oil contamination
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