it a 93 accord with a v6 engine. 220k miles. the engine will rotate but will sometimes not start. other times, after 3 times attempting to start the engine, it starts fine. if i apply the fuel pedal and give the engine gas, the engine starts.

on the other hand, a few times the engine stalls out while starting.

any help on this issue would be a great help. thanks!

 

93 V6?

 

my thoughts exactly....unless I'm just an 08 and dont know better, I never knew the 1993 Accord V6 existed, which I doubt it does, because the V6 didnt come in as an option until 1995 (correct me if im wrong)

 

I'm almost positive the v6 came out in 95.

when you depress the accelerator on a fuel injected engine, you are only giving the engine more air. the ECM then adds fuel to that air. You may have an idle air control problem (idle air control valve). also try disconnectine the intake tube and inspecting the throttle body/blade for gunk buildup. cleaning it out will only help. next time you crank it, crack the throttle open slightly from under the hood with some type if prop setup. if it cranks without you depressing the accelerator, you must not be getting enough air to the engine at idle. if that doesn't help, you may need to get your fuel pressure checked out. make sure your air and fuel filters are both clean.

 

Most likely it's a 4 cylinder.

Check your fuel pump

 

it's a v6. it was a custom car, built special in japan. not a regular old run of the mill car, something truly special. thanks for the help.

engine has a lot of trouble in high temps. will have to look into more i guess.

 

i call it bs, post pics or gtfo

 

How do you expect us to help if you're going to lie about your car?

I was suspecting that you had a bad main fuel relay, but now I just suspect that you're a tool.

 

 

unbelievable. i come here with an open hand asking for help and i tell my car has a v6 engine. no one has heard of it before so i am called a tool, i lie, and told to "gtfo".

lol, even if i post pics, i will be called a liar and told i photoshopped them or something. so i will not, i'm sorry.

i also suspected soemthing to do with the fuel system but i am really not sure. the cr seems to run perfectly otherwise. it's just when starting the problems ensue...especially in this hot, hot weather we have in my neck of the woods.

 

i know. well, for backstory for the doubters, i bought the car off ebay in 1999 from texas (i'm in ny). my cousin lives in san antonio so i had him go check the car out for me.

he was told that the car was special, with a v6 engine. the dealer said it was used by someone in the honda group (salesman i think he said, but not sure on this part- it's been over 10 years) who received it special from japan (all se edition accords were made in japan) for something he had done. the car was differrent, which is why i grabbed it.

i know it's odd since everywhere i look all engines from the honda accord are 2.2 or 2.4 liter v4s for the '93 year.. even kelley blue book.
anyway, i bought the car then off ebay. great investment for what i paid for it, even with the buy it now.

that's the back story. and i'll now be told im full of it and am a liar i'm sure. but that story above is the truth.

 

I say you post some pics anyway, and let us see what you're talking about.

 

The problem is most likely the main fuel relay.

Very common problem with '90-93 Accord 4-cylinder models - which you have. The '93 SE used the same 2.2L F22A6 engine as the EX.

 

Well it's an I4 for starters - the 90-94 Accord did not have an option for a V6 period, whether it be in Japan or US or Europe.

With that being said however, the Legend had V6 motors (C25A,C27A,C32A) and the Vigor had an I5 (G25A1). It's possible you have an Accord with a Legend swap but the engine bays are completely different.

Or you are mistaken and actually have a Legend.

Posting pictures will help your credibility and help people determine (including you) what you have. Look on the engine block for the stamp which will tell you exactly what motor it is. It's located on the left side and should be imprinted on it.

 

i'll be honest, i was skeptical when i saw this post. but, you seem genuine enough.. if you really have your facts straight, i would love to see what a V6 looks like in the bay of a '93 accord. i'm also curious how tight the hood clearance is. if you would be willing to post a pic or two, i will happily accept them as the real Mccoy.

also, since it's a special model.. being able to see exactly we're dealing with could help with diagnosis.