Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

HELP! my car wont start 1/2 the time.....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 28, 2003 | 07:44 AM
  #1  
yusoslo's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 0
From: dirty south, and I mean dirty, NY, usa
Default HELP! my car wont start 1/2 the time.....

this just started happing about 2 months ago. when i start my car up for the first time it has no problem, but if I drive for a while and shut it off (ie gas station, atm) for just a few minutes then I try and start it again it will start up and then die immediately afterwards. This is very embarassing and frustrating, i have to wait a min or two to try and crank it, then punch the gas as soon as it starts, after that it is fine.

Could this be a fuel pump problem?? i changed the spark plugs 5k miles ago

OH, i just remebered, once in a blue moon, if I start it up in the morning and pull out of the driveway in bogs and hessitates in 1st gear around 2200-3000 then it never does it again......all of these problems are related to first starting the car, and fuel delivery (i believe)

Much thanks for any help
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2003 | 07:56 AM
  #2  
Caveman74's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,555
Likes: 0
From: Woodstock, Ga
Default Re: HELP! my car wont start 1/2 the time..... (yusoslo)

Check engine light on? I was throwing code 6 Coolant Sensor. That sensor caused my car not too start when it was hot. I replaced my dizzy and main relay. and it was just a $30.00 part.
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2003 | 08:02 AM
  #3  
Steve's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 478
Likes: 0
From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Default Re: HELP! my car wont start 1/2 the time..... (yusoslo)

I had that same problem when I had my EG, it turned out to be a relay I beleive.... maybe the main relay or the fuel pump relay..... actually I think they are one in the same on the EG's. Anyway it was a while ago so I'm haveing a hard time remembering, but if that is the problem it's a very easy fix. 20 dollar part, 2 screws and a plug. It's under the dash on the driver side. black box.
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2003 | 08:07 AM
  #4  
Steve's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 478
Likes: 0
From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Default Re: HELP! my car wont start 1/2 the time..... (Steve)

Hey Man I found my original post on this problem from about 2 years ago. Here is the thread... I was right it was the main relay which contains the fuel pump relay. Hope this helps.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=63315
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2003 | 08:27 AM
  #5  
yusoslo's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 0
From: dirty south, and I mean dirty, NY, usa
Default Re: HELP! my car wont start 1/2 the time..... (Steve)

sounds good to me, but did yours do the same "bogging" if you drove off immediately after starting?
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2003 | 08:39 AM
  #6  
goodbyegti's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 328
Likes: 0
Default

yeah my moneys on the FPR or the ICM, does your tach ever cut to 0? if so i'd check the ICM otherwise FPR is likely, usually a dry joint and u can just solder the little swine back to where it came from...
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2003 | 08:45 AM
  #7  
Filliam H. Muffman's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 766
Likes: 0
From: Escapading on my Zepplin, CA
Default Re: (goodbyegti)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mycivicstoo(s)low &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm sorry, but do we have to have one of these threads every day?</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pho Real &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I think it is in the ToS because it seems like ever since I have been here, that is how it works.


One of these and a my car wont start!</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol.
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2003 | 10:00 AM
  #8  
Hatchy-Ownzjo0's Avatar
H-T Poker champion
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,921
Likes: 0
From: Columbus Ohio
Default Re: HELP! my car wont start 1/2 the time..... (yusoslo)

main relay... end of story..
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2003 | 12:29 PM
  #9  
yusoslo's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 0
From: dirty south, and I mean dirty, NY, usa
Default Re: HELP! my car wont start 1/2 the time..... (Hatchy-Ownzjo0)

thanks for your help.

Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Hondaciv95VX
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
5
Dec 28, 2020 10:46 AM
wanna_run
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
25
Feb 7, 2012 09:11 AM
rodriguez
Honda Prelude
9
May 26, 2008 10:59 PM
dubzz24
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
5
Mar 2, 2007 09:14 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:35 AM.