03 ex troubleshoot
#1
03 ex troubleshoot
I recently purchased an 03 civic ex coupe, has the d17a2. Here is the problem, it has trouble starting up initially. Sometimes I have to turn it over 3-5 times for extended periods before it will start. If I pump the gas pedal, you can hear it attempting to fire. When I get it to fire, it runs rough until I give it some throttle. After that, it runs like a dime, no idle issues, no loss of power. If I shut it down after it has been running, it will fire back up right away with no problem. If I let it sit for longer than 5 minutes, it gives me trouble starting again. I got the guys at the auto parts store to pull the engine codes, and I had a misfire in cyclinder 3, so I replaced the plugs. Also I had a code for engine coolant temp sensor. I proceeded to check the thermostat, which was gutted, so I replaced that as well. I believe I have eliminated possibly of fuel delivery issues by shooting some starter fluid into the intake, which made no difference in the starting issue. Any and all help is appreciated.
#2
Honda-Tech Member
Re: 03 ex troubleshoot
Do you have enough oil? Sometimes a hard start can be connected to oil loss (low oil or a bad oil pump) or a problem with the VTEC system.
Last edited by lazlong; 05-22-2015 at 02:00 AM.
#5
Honda-Tech Member
Re: 03 ex troubleshoot
Service manual says to check fuel pressure, low compression, intake air leak, contaminated fuel and weak ignition spark for a hard start.
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