EP3 Type R

**viett** · 16-12-2013 08:27 AM

Anyone know if a dying alternator could cause struggle start? My car sounds like it struggles a bit to start, it doesn't start instantly like it use to. It's not so bad in my car but I'm just really picky with little issues and my other EP3 seems to have the same issue as well.

**UNA91** · 16-12-2013 10:49 AM

Could be the battery wearing out, when i changed my battery to a higher CCA rating, it started almost instantly

**viett** · 16-12-2013 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by UNA91

Could be the battery wearing out, when i changed my battery to a higher CCA rating, it started almost instantly

I thought it would be the battery but my battery is almost brand new.

**LittleDragon^^** · 17-12-2013 12:36 PM

So, my engine light came on yesterday. Car still runs without skipping a beat so I have no idea what it could be. I disconnected the battery for about a minute yesterday and that cleared the engine light. But, it came back on this morning - car still runs perfectly.

Can anyone suggest anything? How can I diagnose the error?

**stndrd** · 17-12-2013 01:17 PM

Whatever you do, do not disconnect the battery again. This makes diagnosing problems that much harder for a mechanic. Best bet would be to get an OBDII scanner connected to the car and find out what the problem is

**LittleDragon^^** · 17-12-2013 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by stndrd

Whatever you do, do not disconnect the battery again. This makes diagnosing problems that much harder for a mechanic. Best bet would be to get an OBDII scanner connected to the car and find out what the problem is

Whoops. Ok, thanks stndrd. Is it safe to continue driving the car at the moment?
Should any mechanic have a OBDII?

**stndrd** · 17-12-2013 03:02 PM

It is safe to drive the car, provided you drive it carefully. Most mechanics have OBDII readers. What state are you located in so I can direct you to a workshop?

**LittleDragon^^** · 17-12-2013 03:04 PM

Darwin, NT.

**stndrd** · 17-12-2013 03:28 PM

Don't know anyone up there unfortunately. Best bet would be go and see Honda

**LittleDragon^^** · 17-12-2013 04:19 PM

A couple blokes from a Darwin car enthusiast group on Facebook has offered to help clear it

**UNA91** · 17-12-2013 05:37 PM

Just installed a Jackson racing supercharger and on my first start i could see the car was about to overheat on kpro (100' Celsius), i notice the coolant is not circulating at all and the fans aren't cooling... what could be the problem? I've checked all plugs and they're all in the correct place and properly in. Waterpump isn't making any funny noises either...

**Symphorced** · 17-12-2013 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by UNA91

Just installed a Jackson racing supercharger and on my first start i could see the car was about to overheat on kpro (100' Celsius), i notice the coolant is not circulating at all and the fans aren't cooling... what could be the problem? I've checked all plugs and they're all in the correct place and properly in. Waterpump isn't making any funny noises either...

Make sure you've bled the system properly! Google some guides on how to do it.