My accord with the f22b1 has been running fine till lately. It sat till winter was over and is now time to drive again. I drove it from time to time when we had no snow but recently maybe sat a whole month in half without starting. I went out a week ago and it started right up. I let it run a while (5) mins shut it off. Just yesterday I tried starting it again and all it does is turn over. I put a used ignition coil in a few months ago when the car did something similar. That being said if I replace it with a new one, what is causing this to happen after sitting a while.

 

So what testing has been done? Do you have a good blue spark at the plugs, are you getting fuel pressure????

 

I haven't done any test yet only because I wanted an avenue to start. Like I mentioned though, something similar happened awhile back. I know a spark test will be fast and easiest. It turns over very well just seems like may not be getting fuel.

 

I had the same problem a few months ago (94 Accord LX). I replaced the Ignition Control Module (ICM) inside the dizzy and the problem disappeared. It was aggravating to track down (due to its intermittent nature), but you likely don't need a new distributor altogether. Obv check for spark and use a tester on the coil first, but the ICM is a good bet.

 

See and that's what I figured I'd try first since it was intermittent. Like my original post, I changed the ICM with a used one so I'm thinking maybe that's the case. Thanks

 

Oh, I thought you said you replaced the coil. It's likely not the coil if it's turning over, but double check with a tester. You can get new ICMs for around $100. $45-50 if you're just trying to patch it. As you know, fairly easy to swap, and obv dont forget to mark for timing

 

Don't start throwing parts at it hoping you fix the problem. If it is not starting, it is either a fuel, spark, or charge.

The fuel filter could be clogged or anything else. You hear it turning over so the starter and solenoid are good. So it most likely a fuel or spark issue.

Check the battery to make sure the voltage and amps are good. A weak battery can show 12 volts but won't have enough cold cranking amps to turn the motor over.

If you don't know how to test the battery or don't have a tester, you can take it in to an auto store to check. If the battery is fine, check to see if you are getting spark at each cylinder.

If you get spark, next thing is to check fuel pressure. The only part I would throw at it would be a new fuel filter- I believe you have an external and brand new they are under $30 online. But please make sure someone that knows what they are doing installs it- not hard but a few washers need to be put in the right order and you need a set of flare nut wrenches in order to not fubar it up.

 

If it has been sitting for long periods of time...i would add some fuel stabilizer. then change out the fuel filter. Both of these are cheap...bad gas(Ethanol crap) will varnish up a fuel filter if it is allowed to sit. If that doesnt get it...than check for a good strong spark.

 

YA sorry I read your post and typed the same thing. I did replace the coil with a used one awhile back. As far as the battery, it's new so I'm sure that's not the issue. A new filter probably wouldn't hurt thats for sure. Other than it sitting for 3-4 weeks I was driving it previously and ran/started fine. In the 3-4 weeks it sat I did start it once and fired right up. Seems the most logical issue would be spark. Appreciate all the help.

 

Even though you said the battery is new or fairly new, it can't hurt to use a battery tester on it - like what that poster suggested. Besides checking the plugs, I would still try a fuel pressure tester (gauge) since it should indicate several things - including fuel pressure etc.

 

Well here's where I'm at. I forgot I had an extra distributor so I went ahead and tried the ignition module swap and it still just turns over. I also pulled a Spark plug and checked for spark and though I did it myself. I was able to see through the windshield I do not have a spark.

 

OP any update on your no start?

 

Unfortunately no. 1-still haven't quit nailed it down and 2-I have been working crazy hours. I still try to crank it over with hopes of it firing up but to no surprise it hasn't. It has a great crank but I'm thinking no gas.