gerhard

Ok,

So I just went to the garage and attempted to start my V6 EX-L Accord (w/ navi) and It will not turn over.

Plenty of power (so it appears), just will not start.

Is there are starting issue with the 2006 models?

...a cold start issue?

Perfectionist

Not familiar with any starting issues on the '06, but how cold are we talking? If it's near zero, it helps to wait until the the CEL goes off when the key is first turned to run. This lets the injectors prime/pump to provide the richer mixture to start in very cold temps. I will sometimes do this twice in really cold weather. Otherwise, if there is a constant problem, you're probably still under warranty. Visit your dealer and bitch like hell, nicely of course.

gerhard

Yeah, the Prelude was like that... especially when the gas tank was 1/4 full or lower.

I figured it out (classic):

I unhooked the battery from the car after charging it. It charged in the classic "jumped from 1 to FULL instantly" manner.

So I got out my Ah tester and hooked it up: 20.5Ah. Thinking that it was low, I took it over to the dealer and said "My car wouldn't start, the battery is shot, and it's under warranty. Please replace it."

Of course, I got back "Did it crank over at all? Yes... well then it CAN'T be the battery."

I looked him straight in the eye and said "It's got 12.48 volts after a full change. It should be 13.5volts or higher, and probably shouldn't only have 20.5 Ah's at 33.6F. Don't try to tell me it's not bad..."

-grin-

The guy looked like a deer caught in the head lights.

...and I've got a new battery in my Accord fee of charge.

Starts like a champ!



PS A new battery from the dealer (group 35) for the 2006-2007 Accord should have 65Ah worth of current new.


Modified by gerhard at 2:46 PM 12/8/2007