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Very frustrating - 98 civic Ex sometimes won't start

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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Default Very frustrating - 98 civic Ex sometimes won't start

I got this car over the weekend as a daily driver Since gas prices are high
Its a 98 civic ex automatic all stock
The car runs perfect an starts up everytime
Except for mornings when im going to work it does not want to turn
On! Its summer so dont tell me because its cold its not cold
But after it starts u can turn it back off an it will start back up everytime
Also if i wait till noon when its hot outside it will start fine very weird!
Its very frustrating and its made me late to work a few times.
Any suggestions on what is wrong?
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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Default Re: Very frustrating - 98 civic Ex sometimes won't start

Bump any suggestions? I need this fixed Asap!
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Default Re: Very frustrating - 98 civic Ex sometimes won't start

When it doesn't crank, when you turn the key to accessory does the check engine light come on for two seconds and then cut off (main relay sending power)?
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Yes it comes on and then goes off.. No Check engine light
This problem makes me scratch my head im good at solving and fixing my own cars so when i post it up it means im clueless

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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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Default Re: Very frustrating - 98 civic Ex sometimes won't start

main fuel relay. possible bad ecu.
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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Default Re: Very frustrating - 98 civic Ex sometimes won't start

Also could be dizzy. You have to check your spark/fuel.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Changed the spark plugs first n didnt fix the problem then cap and rottor and Fixed it Problem solved
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Default Re: Very frustrating - 98 civic Ex sometimes won't start

i have a 1998 ek sedan automatic . car wont start sometimes i have to go back and try like 10 mins later it starts and its good to go.....and then it wont just cranks i smell gas...what could it be? i was told a bad coolant temp sensor.....before i have it towed to a mechanics id like an idea of what it could be thanks
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