[Euro] Hard Starting Problem

[EuroDude]

But the Euro's have the hard start issue when when new so I doubt thats the cause. Pretty sure its an emissions thing.

[cgspot]

I have been told that pumping the accelerator while starting may affect the way the cars computer interprets its diagnostics for startup. Not sure how much of it is true?
I'm keen to find out why you don't do this to an EFI car?

One thing my dad once told me was NEVER touch the accelerator pedal when starting an EFI car (he is a motor mechanic). I'll ask him why next time I see him.

[ZEi20T]

wow after driving tonight i see exactly what you all mean. my car needs to kick over a bit before it starts. and tonight it almost didnt start.

hmm ill investigate this myself also. ill start disconnecting sensors and testing it that way.

[EuroDude]

I have been told that pumping the accelerator while starting may affect the way the cars computer interprets its diagnostics for startup. Not sure how much of it is true?
I'm keen to find out why you don't do this to an EFI car?

The Euro has DBW so would it do anything anyway? ..until the engine is actually running off course.

If I recall correctly, the manual says it de-floods the engine, or something along those lines.

[drezy]

Ive only just recently started having this problem too... my car has 80,000kms on the clock... its 03 lux 6mt.. It started happening since the weather has warmed up to over 30C's... at first i thought i might have stuffed up the starter motor because i cranked while the aircon was on... and it kept happening ever since then.. now i realise its a common problem with accord euros.... i still will mention it to my dealer though next time i service..

[EuroDude]

The TSX has the same problem. Some have upgraded to an Optima Yellow battery and also a voltage stabilizer, with promising results.

Have a look at this thread:
http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/showth...ght=hard+start

[Pumped]

Mines had this problem basically since i got it, i have an optima yellow battery and it helped a bit but the problem still happens sometimes!

[aaronng]

Ive only just recently started having this problem too... my car has 80,000kms on the clock... its 03 lux 6mt.. It started happening since the weather has warmed up to over 30C's... at first i thought i might have stuffed up the starter motor because i cranked while the aircon was on... and it kept happening ever since then.. now i realise its a common problem with accord euros.... i still will mention it to my dealer though next time i service..

If you are still on your original battery, that 300 CCA pos will have hard trouble starting most large cars by the time it's 3 years old. Consider replacing your battery with something about 400+ CCA (cost me $100-120).

[aaronng]

The TSX has the same problem. Some have upgraded to an Optima Yellow battery and also a voltage stabilizer, with promising results.

Have a look at this thread:
http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/showth...ght=hard+start

Optima is not shipping anymore D51Rs though.... an alternative is the larger red top 35R. It'll fit if you remove the bottom battery tray and flip around the battery securing piece.

[MiSloVic]

The Euro has DBW so would it do anything anyway? ..until the engine is actually running off course.

If I recall correctly, the manual says it de-floods the engine, or something along those lines.

dont belive DBW is the culprit. i've other cars with DBW, no such problems.

[sendok]

try to always warm ur car every 2 days..

[EuroDude]

try to always warm ur car every 2 days..

warm start, cold start, warm up, no warm up, hot, cold, hail, and shine, the euro is always hard to start.



The Jazz 1.3L has ULEV yeah?
when I drove one, it started instantly everytime. only took one crank and it was away.