I am new to this site but have owned several older hondas since 2008. I have owned 2 1998 Honda Civics (one I still have) and a 1997 Accord (which I also still have). The 97 Accord has never given me any real problems other than EGR valve replacement and EGR passages needing cleaning. It was my daughter's car until recently, when she purchased a newer Subaru. The Accord sat for about one month without being started. When I went to start it, it would turn over but would not start. I replaced the plugs, distributor and external coil, but still will not start. The distributor was complete to include rotor, cap, ignitor, etc. It is getting spark as well as fuel. I sprayed starting fluid in the throttle body, but it still will not start. I am baffled as to the problem. Anyone know of what the problem may be? It ran fine until I let it sit, and now it will not start. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. I had a similar issue with the Civic. It turned out the numerous attempts to start it caused flooding in the cylinders and I had to pull the plugs and drain the fuel. I press the pedal to the floor and hold it to avoid flooding, but still won't start. Thanks for any help anyone can pass on.

 

check for spark using a spark tester and check for fuel

 

If your holding it to the floor while cranking it will disable the injectors..check for spark and crank without touching the gas pedal

 

seems like he was doing that only after it was flooded

 

 

check mechanical timing