Why is my Honda Civic hard to start?

If you just drove, they haven’t leaked enough to flood cylinders. If the car sits for a long time, the gas will drip out past the compression rings into your oil. But at just the right time interval, you end up with flooded cylinders and a car that’s really hard to start.

How often does my Honda Accord not start?

During the past 2 months, the car has not wanted to start 5 times. When this started happening the car would crank quickly, strong battery, and would fire after the fourth or fifth attempt. The last 2 times the car would not start. I came back later and it cranked right up.

Can a bad ECT cause a Honda Civic to not start?

See honda-tech.com for a conversation about ECT sensors. …yes a bad ECT can cause hard starting or a no start condition. If the ECT sensor is bad you can get a new one for around $30. It maybe a workaround to get it started, but it does nothing to address the cause of the problem or fix it. Recommend for deletion. – theUg Jun 17 ’13 at 15:31

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.

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Can a 1992 Honda Civic turn over but not activate the fuel pump?

Second opinion] 1992 civic lx will turn over but will not activate fuel pump. replaced main relay, coil, igniter. after car sits for a few days, it will start. But, starting is inconsistent. Checked a…

When to cut off fuel in Honda Civic?

Fuel cut-off action also occurs when engine speed exceeds 6,900 rpm, regardless of the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from over-revving. With the A/T model, when the vehicle is stopped in P or N, the PCM cuts the fuel at engine speeds over 5,000 rpm.

Why does my Honda Civic not start when I cut the key?

Whenever a new key is cut, the chip inside the key must be reprogrammed. While you can physically turn the key and run the starter motor, you will not be able to start the car. An unprogrammed key at the ON (II) position will cause the immobilizer light (little green picture of a key) to blink continuously.

Why does my Honda Civic start hard in the winter?

In the winter months, additives are… added to aid in cold-weather starting. Such additives negatively affect fuel economy, but I digress. If you’re a regular at the same gas station, try switching to another for a while. You are right – it is not an immobilizer problem.

How long does it take a Honda Civic to start?

I have a new Honda Civic. Most of the time it starts right up as soon as you turn the key. Occasionally, however, it will crank for about 5-7 seconds before finally starting. I have also noticed that if it doesn’t start up right away and you turn the key off, it will then restart immediately when you turn the key back on.

Why does my Honda Civic DX turn off when I accelerate?

My 91 civic dx turns off when I accelerate at the light 3 times already : ( sucks 10 people found this helpful. It could either a faulty relay, the one that regulates the fuel pump circuit. Could be a dirty fuel pump sock. Could be a fuel pump going bad. Could be bad gas. Could be a faulty ECU. Could be a faulty Fuel Pressure Sensor.

Why is my car hard to start in the morning?

Especially, if you park outdoors in a cold night, you may notice the car hard to start in the morning. 1. Low Level Of Fuel You need to keep the fuel tank full or at least half full during the colder months. It’s easier for the low temperature to condense a small amount of fuel than a full tank.

What should I do if my car wont start?

When the security light goes off, turn the ignition off, wait 20 seconds, and then start the engine. These are the most popular ways to solve the problem of anti theft system car wont start.

Why does my Honda Civic refuse to start?

About a month ago I stopped for gas, and when I got back into the car, it wouldn’t start. It cranked a couple times but then after a couple tries that stopped. The power all came on as normal (lights, radio, everything with no dimming), but the engine wouldn’t go all the way.

Why is my Honda Fit hard to start?

Q4: “ Honda Fit starting problems – Today, i put the key in and it wouldn’t turn…took 35 minutes of trying (tried both keys i had for the car) before i could start it. had this happen a couple of times before but usually got it in three or four tries. i was ready to have the thing towed back to the dealership…any thoughts?”

Why is my Honda Civic battery not working?

Battery would make sense as I started having trouble a week or two after the new one… the old one simply saw it’s life end thanks to the South Florida heat and needed to be replaced. If you told the mechanic that you had just replaced the battery, they might not have tested it.

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 to do when a hot engine is hard to start?

Although usually engines exposed to cold weather is the most known problem related to car starting difficulties, hot engines might bring obstacles as well. Many people realize that the car does not start as easily as it should when the engine is hot and do not know what to do about it.

Why does my Honda Civic LX not start?

Honda Civic sometimes fails to start, battery is brand new, mystery problem! My 2006 Honda Civic LX has 120,000 miles. About a month ago I stopped for gas, and when I got back into the car, it wouldn’t start.

When did engine not to start when hot start?

Engine Not To Start When Hot. Home › Forums › Stay Dirty Lounge › Service and Repair Questions Answered Here › Engine Not To Start When Hot. This topic contains 13 replies, has 6 voices, and was last updated by EricTheCarGuy 7 years, 6 months ago.

Why does my Honda car not start at all?

But when an igniter or a coil fails, the car won’t start at all until it cools down. If you’ve determined that the culprit could be the main relay, you should do a Honda Main Relay Test to be sure.

What to do if Honda Civic battery fails to start?

Remove the positive cable from the battery again so that you do not short anything out. Follow both cables to their far ends, remove this connection and wire brush the connection and the cable terminal clean and retighten these connections.

What to do about Honda Civic engine hesitating?

A few simple fixes suitable for the novice mechanics might be enough to rid your Honda Civic or Accord of that annoying low-RPM hesitations forever. This article applies to the Honda Civic/Del Sol (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002).

Why is my Honda engine hesitating at idle?

If you have cleaned the throttle body and there is proper air flow, move on to the following step. Vacuum leaks can cause a lean fuel mixture by allowing too much air into the intake. To compensate, the engine computer will enrich the mixture, causing uneven or surging idle.

When does Honda Civic engine hesitate during acceleration?

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Why does my Buick Enclave hesitate when accelerating?

Fuel injectors may become dirty over time and not be able to provide as much fuel to the cylinder as is needed. Dirty fuel injectors may cause the engine to run lean which will in turn, cause hesitation when accelerating.

Where is the starter switch on a Honda Civic?

The switch is made of plastic and sits on top of the transaxle where it’s exposed to under hood heat. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/honda,2010,civic,1.8l+l4,1444952,electrical-switch+&+relay,neutral+safety+switch+/+range+sensor,4584 What I would try is, locate the wires in the switch that allows the starter to operate.

What causes Honda Civic alternator not to work?

Honda alternator is controlled by the engine computer so it cannot be diagnosed by any one that does not have a computer link to the manufacturer – not even me. I have all kinds of tricks to diagnose electrical problems but they will not work on this lousy &%^*^&$& product.

When did the Honda Civic Si new come out?

I bought a 2012 Civic Si new, in the first six months it stranded me several times. After the dealer did their thing with it I could still tell it wasn’t giving a full charge but Honda said there was no more they could do but if I wanted them to check it over it would cost me, that was before the first year.

Is the Honda Civic battery good for a cold start?

If it’s strong, the battery is fine. Honda alternators are usually good for like 8-10 years, so I’d be surprised if that were failing, but even if it were, you’d have symptoms 100% of the time, not just on cold starts. Autozone/Advance will check your battery for free, just in case.

Why does my Car start hard when it’s cold?

The pressure regulator (relief) valve may have allowed fuel in the line to drain back into the tank. Which when starting the engine would require a longer crank time to get the fuel system back up to pressure. Long as it does not take more than 15 seconds for the engine to start; there is no problem with the car.

Why does my 2012 Honda Civic not start?

If it’s a 2012 with the factory battery, that’s definitely a possibility. However, I think if the battery were dying, the engine wouldn’t even crank for 10 seconds, so there’s probably more going on here. To get to the root of it, an internal combustion engine needs 3 things to run: air, spark, and fuel.

What happens when the Check Engine light goes out in a Honda?

If the engine doesn’t start, turn the key on. The check engine light will come on for two seconds and go out. You should hear the fuel pump run during the two seconds. When the light goes out, you should hear the main relay click.

How does a Honda Civic fuel return system work?

To clarify Honda does not use a fuel return system. The fuel pressure is regulated at the fuel pump inside the tank. The pressure regulator (relief) valve may have allowed fuel in the line to drain back into the tank. Which when starting the engine would require a longer crank time to get the fuel system back up to pressure.

Why is my Honda Civic engine surging up and down?

#1- Cold Start. If you start the Engine and the Engine started Surging Up / Down ” Right Away ” during ” Idling “. A. Your IACV is either ” STUCK or BROKEN “. You can try to ” Unstuck it ” by cleaning it with Carburetor Cleaner to save $$$, after that put it back and it still not normal / unsuccessful, replacement is a must! #2- Warm / Hot.

What to do if your Honda Civic Idles up?

Just pump your Gas Pedal a few times if you have ” Cold Starting Issues “…. But once your Engine is Warm / Hot, Idle will be ” NORMAL ” again. NOTE: That is the only ” DOWN FALL ” to this Bypass. B. Block Off By-Pass – You can make a Gasket and ” Block ” the 2 holes on your IACV and put the IACV back. It will ” NOT ” harm anything.

Why does my Honda Accord turn itself off?

1997 to 1999 Accords have a known problem with their ignition switch, which causes your cluster to die at the same time your engine cuts out. This is likely a power supply problem, and the car will turn itself off sporadically. For these Accord model years, a recall is in effect. Contact a dealership to have the ignition switch replaced.

Can a Honda Civic shut off while driving?

Within the last few months the car will shutoff while driving. i have no power steering, nothing. i have to pull the car to side of the road and put the car in nuetral to start. Sometimes it will start right away and other times it will take about 5 to 10 turns of the ignition.

Can a 1999 Honda Civic start while driving?

i have a 1999 honda civic ex which has 165,000 miles. Within the last few months the car will shutoff while driving. i have no power steering, nothing. i have to pull the car to side of the road and put the car in nuetral to start. Sometimes it will start right away and other times it will take about 5 to 10 turns of the ignition.

Why does my Car start intermittently after starting?

A faulty alternator is typically intermittent, which would explain the intermittent issue you’ve described. Barring that, and assuming the battery and starter are indeed fine, I would next check the spark plugs and finally fuel injectors.

Why does my car not turn over when I Turn on the ignition?

If you press this button or if you turn the key on a manual ignition switch and the vehicle does not turn over, it may be caused by a problem with the starter relay. This problem may be attributed to a circuit that has failed, so no matter how many times you turn the key, the vehicle will not start.

Why does my Honda Civic not want to start?

As with others, my 2009 Honda Civic isn’t sure it wants to start sometimes. The time between turning on and turning over is getting progressively longer and is becoming more frequent. It is not connected with weather or any other situations. . .it occurs very randomly. When I reported it to the dealer, they said they had never heard of it.

What’s the problem with my 2009 Honda Civic?

There is an ignition cyclinder issue with my 2009 Civic, and Honda Canada is apparently very poor at stocking this part, since they are claiming via the dealership that it will take anywhere between 5 and 25 days to get the part shipped on backorder.

Is there a problem with my car not starting?

Intermittent problem with car not starting and not cranki… I am having problems with my car not starting. This just recently started happening and it is an intermittent electrical/starting problem. When it won’t start there are no warning lights on the dash, no noises, no cranking… just “Nothing!”

How can I tell if my Honda Civic fuel pump is working?

When you move your key from the off position to the accessory position, then to the ON (II) position, while the dash lights all illuminate to show you they are working, if you listen closely, you can hear the fuel pump pressurizing the fuel lines.

When did a 1999 Honda Civic EX die?

Vocational, Technical or Tra… 1999 Honda Civic EX died while driving it home, acted like out of gas, but have 3/4 tank. Replaced fuel pump thinking it was a fuel delivery issue. No … read more 2001 Honda Civic EX dies 3 – 5 seconds after starting. How long does it take to get an answer? … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra…

Is the Green Key Light on when the Civic starts?

The engine light comes on but go’s out when it starts it only runs for about 3 sec and dies no dtc codes and when it dies it wants to back fire and yes it starts right back up every time.Thanks Is the green key light on when it’s running?

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