Del Sol has major trouble starting after sitting for a few days
06-28-2006, 03:35 PM
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Del Sol has major trouble starting after sitting for a few days
I have a 93 Del Sol Si (w/stock D16Z6) as a project car, so I don't drive it much. When I leave it sit for 4 or more days without driving it, it takes alot of cranking to get it started (Like 2 minutes or more).
Anyone got a clue why this might be happening? It's got plenty of voltage at the battery and I checked to make sure I have spark.
Thanks in advance
Anyone got a clue why this might be happening? It's got plenty of voltage at the battery and I checked to make sure I have spark.
Thanks in advance
06-28-2006, 03:52 PM
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Re: Del Sol has major trouble starting after sitting for a few days (hondapwr)
may be a stupid answer, but could it be the alternator? just throwing out some thoughts.
06-29-2006, 10:08 AM
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Re: Del Sol has major trouble starting after sitting for a few days (dillywong)
As far as I know, the alternator charges the battery while the car is moving... If the battery has a full charge while the car is trying to start, I'm not sure how that could be the problem.
06-29-2006, 01:36 PM
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Re: Del Sol has major trouble starting after sitting for a few days (hondapwr)
Have you changed the starter lately? Check all of your grounds that lead to the starter and battery? Just a couple suggestions. 
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Re: Del Sol has major trouble starting after sitting for a few days (delsol93guy)
You could have a resistance that stay on when the car is off and drain the battery
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