Why does my Acura Legend not start when hot?
On a first generation Acura Legend (a Honda), this problem is almost always caused by the main relay being old / stuck. You can smack it (located by the fuse panel on the dash), and it’ll start. The symptoms you described have 3 common causes on Honda/Acura vehicles.
What causes Honda Civic to not start when hot?
The symptoms you described have 3 common causes on Honda/Acura vehicles. First: the “shoulda” disclaimer Reporting the code that drives that check engine light you saw is the most important piece of information you could give us. Without that code everything is blind diagnosis (guesswork) based on a myriad of personal experiences.
Why does my car not start when it’s Hot?
This could be due to a few things related to the fuel supply line, including: The reason why this happens only for hot starts is because the fuel is more likely to vaporize as temperature increases. In order to avoid vaporization problems the fuel lines are expected to be pressurized during a hot start.
What causes a car to not start or turn over?
With the major systems checked out, there are a number of other things you can check to see why your car won’t start. Loose Starter: Loose starter bolts will cause it to dance around and wiggle, failing to turn the engine over.
Why does my car not start in the Sun?
If I wait until after 8PM when it’s cool and the sun is gone, it starts up on the first try without hesitation. This doesnt’ occur if I’m able to park in a garage for the day OR if there’s no sun OR if the car has been driven earlier in the day…only if it sits in the sun during peak heat.
Why does my Jetta GLX car not start?
Crazy as it sounds I’ve had my mechanic scratching his head for a month over an intermittent issue starting my car. It’s a 1998 Jetta GLX and it won’t start if it gets too hot outside. I drive the car daily, but frequently do not start it until 4 or 5PM. Without fail, if the weather is above 80 degrees, the car will not start.
When did engine not to start when hot start?
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What should I do if my car won’t start?
The dashboard lights up as normal, and no error codes are posted. Eventually, after the sun goes down or moves enough to shade the car, it will start with no problem.