When was the last time my car started cold?

When was the last time my car started cold?

I barely have to hold the key in the starting position at all, it’s REALLY fast. The only thing that’s alarming me is that the cold start behavior is a change from what it used to do, and this car has been through summer 2011, winter 2011, summer 2012, winter 2012, and now summer 2013.

Why do I get cold starts on my car?

So, those “cold” starts all take more cranking and it usually has the same half second pause in the cranking too. Presumably it’s happening because there’s nothing firing yet to assist, the battery is starting to drop off, the starter is starting to warm up, and it’s hitting a high compression point all at the same time.

Why does my Honda Veh keep turning over?

possible a/c compressor or idle bearing bad or dry , any thing attached thru the serp belt has to turn over when cranking cold will make a bad braeing not want to turn and slow or stop your veh from turning over well. Honda engines turn a few times before ignition occurs …

Can a car start from cold in the winter?

I’ve started the car from cold on extremely cold winter days this past winter with no noticeable delay in start. But just recently I started to see this, and I’d like to know if it’s something I should be concerned about.

What to do when your Honda engine won’t start?

Let the engine run for about 20 minutes with the hood closed. Remove the wire from the throttle linkage and turn the engine off. Let the engine sit for five to ten minutes, then try to restart the engine several times. If the engine doesn’t start, turn the key on.

When to start a hot engine in a Honda?

Honda automobiles are notorious for having troubles with restarting after a fully hot engine has been sitting for five or ten minutes—such as when you’ve just pulled into a gas station fill-up or when you’ve run into a grocery store to pick up a few items.

possible a/c compressor or idle bearing bad or dry , any thing attached thru the serp belt has to turn over when cranking cold will make a bad braeing not want to turn and slow or stop your veh from turning over well. Honda engines turn a few times before ignition occurs

What should I do if my car starts on a cold start?

Try this. On the cold starts, turn the key to the On position, leave it there for two or three seconds (you should hear the fuel pump run to build up pressure) and then turn the key all the way to start the engine. It will probably start immediately. That indicates that the pump pressure has bled off over several hours.