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Old September 6th 06, 01:09 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Default Accord 98 doesn't start after weekends

"Homer" > wrote in
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> Hi All,
>
> My Honda Accord EX 98 doesn't start after sitting for one day in my
> driveway.
> Engine starts everyday no matter how cold or warm is the day and
> battery is pretty good.
> The only problem is if I don't start the engine for one (or more)
> days (after weekends mostly).
> I tested holding the gas pedal all the way down and it had no effect.
> Also I put injector cleaner multiple times in gas tank and had no
> effect either.
>
> I learned that if I turn key off and crank and off and crank has a
> better result than just holding it cranking. Time to time I need to
> get boost from my wife's car if engine doesn't start at all.
>



"Won't start" HOW?

Turns over but won't cough or sputter?
Coughs, sputters, but won't run?
Starter won't turn?

Your last sentence sounds like the latter. If so, you've got a
parasitic drain somewhere. Got any aftermarket add-ons like remote
starter, alarm, stereo equipment, etc?


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