Hey, haven't posted in a while but today I went to start my car, and it actually sounded like it started a little slower, like if the battery was low (which I just recently changed) and when it started it sounded like it was sputtering almost like if one of the cylinders wasn't firing, the first thing i checked was under the car to look for oil (in case it threw a rod) but it was fine, then after a couple of seconds it sounded fine, i drove it, no issues then i turned it off and then turned it on again and i got the same sound but then it went away..my guess is either a spark plug is bad, a spark plug wire, the cap and rotor or maybe the distributor is going bad..any guesses or similar experiences? I have a 97 EX d16y8

 

if it taking time to start it could be ur starter about to go mayb not sure

 

have the same issues, will randomly happen, like a really weak start.. but if I try it again it cranks in no time... I've already changed the batt, spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor... might be the starter.

 

Even if the starter cranks correctly and normally, it still sputters...it sounds really bad and i have to rev it a bit before it sounds normal again...any other suggestions?

 

Anyone?

 

Is the CEL or battery/charge light ON?

In what condition are the plugs, wires, cap, and rotor?

Have you cleaned and tightened the battery connectors/posts and the ground wire?

 

check all cables and connections!

 

I have the same condition occurring. It gets "worse" as time goes by.
I can get it started,and after 3-5 seconds the idle sounds normal and strong. No Vibration at stop in gear (AT).
If I park some where for a short time,it will start relatively with out too low an idle. But over night,or after sitting at work,it is an adventure. I do plan ahead,and am ready to wipe off any oil on #3 plug,if it really takes a long crank to start.
New plugs / wires(Jan) New FF/ AF Apr. 1,2,4 plugs look "normal"
Note # 3 plug has oil on it,so Monday I will get new plug tube gaskets/ valve cover gasket. I will recheck the timing too.
And new Distributor cap / rotor. Distributor replaced in '05
I think it would help to clean my IACV.

95 Coupe DX STOCK DD 250K miles.

 

Check engine light was on right before the battery died, replaced the battery and now the CEL is gone..