I just got a 99 EK sedan. When gas on low, it takes a long time to start the engine... as if it seems like the car have troubing pumping gas from the gas tank to the engine.

but this problem did not exist to my previous car nor my company's truck.


is my fuel pump dying? or there's something else?

 

every honda ive ever driven does the same thing
it would start right up if you turn the car to "on" for ~3seconds before turning it further, to "start"

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pdiggitydogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">every honda ive ever driven does the same thing
it would start right up if you turn the car to "on" for ~3seconds before turning it further, to "start"</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thank God, I thought it was just me. Actually I figured it's 'cuz I drive a Honda. But I'm glad I'm not the only one.

-Shane

 

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Actually I figured it's 'cuz I drive a Honda. But I'm glad I'm not the only one.

-Shane</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes it needs time for the pump to build fuel press.... there small pumps so it takes a second or two....basically wait for the main relay to switch over (you'll hear it) and then start it. and yes the less gas you have the longer it takes to build sufficient fuel press.

 

okay... thanks all. can I slap a VtecH sticker on the fuel pump to make it work faster?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by andylawcc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">okay... thanks all. can I slap a VtecH sticker on the fuel pump to make it work faster? </TD></TR></TABLE>

depends on what kinda mhz your dealin with.... don't wanna blow anything up....should be ok with a 8000mhz series

 

Hmmm maybe...YOU NEED TO PUT GAS IN IT! Thanks.