car takes a while to turn on sometimes
08-16-2004, 01:47 PM
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car takes a while to turn on sometimes
well i searched delayed start and car has trouble starting, both ended up with 0 topics, my car takes a while to turn on sometimes, maybe about 1 out of every 10 starts, i recently changed the plugs and wires and was looking for some input on what else could cause it. any help would be great
08-16-2004, 01:59 PM
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Re: car takes a while to turn on sometimes (98 hatchback dx)
Notice as at particular time when it does it?
My civic takes longer when the tank is fairly low. Of course, if I wait a few seconds for the fuel pump to pressurize the line, it fires normally.
My civic takes longer when the tank is fairly low. Of course, if I wait a few seconds for the fuel pump to pressurize the line, it fires normally.
08-16-2004, 02:02 PM
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Re: car takes a while to turn on sometimes (98 hatchback dx)
It happens to me sometimes..... but only when I'm low on gas, other than that i would check your coil, cap, fuel filter and air filter...
08-16-2004, 02:09 PM
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Re: car takes a while to turn on sometimes (98 hatchback dx)
Id honestly say its a Honda thing
All three of my civics would have a problem starting every 10 times or so
Also my friends gs-r had the same problem and my friends Si also
I think the starters are a little wierd
All three of my civics would have a problem starting every 10 times or so
Also my friends gs-r had the same problem and my friends Si also
I think the starters are a little wierd
08-16-2004, 02:56 PM
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Re: car takes a while to turn on sometimes (vtec69)
97 dx hb had problems starting with low fuel. This is the only time it happened. My friend's 99 hb did the same thing. I think they all do it.
08-16-2004, 03:45 PM
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Re: car takes a while to turn on sometimes (98 hatchback dx)
i say bad grounding...wire a negative straight from your battery to your head...your engine should fire up within 1-3 revolutions...mine fires up on the first revolution...just like a new car... 
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08-17-2004, 12:46 AM
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Re: car takes a while to turn on sometimes (Marauder)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Marauder »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My civic takes longer when the tank is fairly low. Of course, if I wait a few seconds for the fuel pump to pressurize the line, it fires normally.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I second that.
I second that.
08-17-2004, 01:52 AM
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Re: car takes a while to turn on sometimes (CoxhEd)
Wow! I was scared that something was wrong with my 96 HB, until i read this thread!
Today is the <U>first time </U>I started my car with low gas, (Gas light lights up
) I never noticed the delay before, so I'm gonna buy some gas first thing tomorrow!
Today is the <U>first time </U>I started my car with low gas, (Gas light lights up
) I never noticed the delay before, so I'm gonna buy some gas first thing tomorrow!
08-17-2004, 04:17 AM
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Re: car takes a while to turn on sometimes (MNEJ1GUY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MNEJ1GUY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...mine fires up on the first revolution...just like a new car... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Mine too (with 148,000 miles
)! Except when I'm below 1/8th tank.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Mine too (with 148,000 miles
)! Except when I'm below 1/8th tank.
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