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  • calidude91
    calidude91 - 1999 Honda Civic - Engine - 2/4/2013
    My car is having issues starting and it will either start or it won't. Then some times it will make a grinding sound.
    Then sometimes it will start. Just got the battery replaced to see of that was the problem and it wasn't
     
    • Joe Boulay
      2/4/2013 Joe Boulay
      Hello
      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
      joe@joeboulay.com
      www.joeboulay.com
  • moe
     
    • Joe Boulay
      2/4/2013 Joe Boulay
      Hello
      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
  • beverly
    beverly - 1992 Honda Accord - Engine - 2/3/2013
    My car will not start with key in ignition. Will start with remote. Dashboard lights continue to flash and click. What
    Unable to start the car with the key will only start with the remote starter key
     
    0 answer
  • chun_m_ma
    chun_m_ma - 2012 Honda Accord - Engine - 2/3/2013
    Very low mileage per gallon and start the car with difficulty.
    My 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 ...
     
    • CVO
      2/3/2013 CVO
      The 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.
  • chinteerobets
     
    • HouseCallAuto
      2/2/2013 HouseCallAuto
      Bleed 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.
  • mamadee39
    mamadee39 - 1994 Honda Accord - Engine - 2/2/2013
    Need to know if I have blown a head gasket, but need to know what caused the original problem.
    my 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 ...
     
    • Jimm
      2/2/2013 Jimm
      The 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.
  • mamadee39
    mamadee39 - 1994 Honda Accord - Engine - 2/2/2013
    How do I tell if I blew a head gasket & what caused my initial problem?
    My 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 ...
     
    • CVO
      2/2/2013 CVO
      Do 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
  • bhale6917
    bhale6917 - 1985 Honda Civic - Engine - 2/2/2013
    One day out of the blue don"t start no spark at plugs or the coil
    car is cold
     
    • Jimm
      2/2/2013 Jimm
      You likely will have; a faulty distributor pickup coil, faulty ignition coil, or a faulty ignition control module.
  • sunshinegrl1267
    sunshinegrl1267 - 1998 Honda Civic - Engine - 2/1/2013
    1998 Honda Civic EX. Starts ok but within a few miles begins to run rough and then stalls out.
    Happens when warmed up Happens when driving, if I shut it off it won't start again All the time
     
    • HouseCallAuto
      2/1/2013 HouseCallAuto
      You 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.
  • king_dro
    king_dro - 1999 Honda Accord - Engine - 2/1/2013
    Why is my immobilizer light on solid while the car is running?
    my 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 ...
     
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  • sammy0615
    sammy0615 - 2004 Honda Accord - Engine - 1/31/2013
    Could it be it needs a new battery? Could it be the starter?
    Car hesitates to start some mornings. After is is started it starts up perfectly. I jus got a new battery in October.
  • Perneilus
    Perneilus - 1992 Honda Accord - Engine - 1/31/2013
    My water pump went bad, how much should installing a new one cost?
    The car started making a loud noise and overheating but I seen no smoke.
     
    • Joe Boulay
      1/31/2013 Joe Boulay
      Hello
      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
  • b20vtec_209
    b20vtec_209 - 1994 Honda Accord - Engine - 1/31/2013
    How do you know if fuel pump relay is goin bad and fuel pump as well. 1994 honda accord ex
    Car drives sluggish. Alot of hesitation when accelerating. Start up is kinda hesitating
     
    0 answer
  • rich2177
    rich2177 - 1999 Honda Civic - Engine - 1/31/2013
    Oil smoke form the tailpipe
    Pistons have gunk on them
     
    0 answer
  • op
    op - 2001 Honda Prelude - Engine - 1/29/2013
    P0420 failed smog test
    Something about air injection
     
    • Jimm
      1/29/2013 Jimm
      P0420 = 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