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Old September 6th 06, 02:10 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
Homer[_2_]
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Default Accord 98 doesn't start after weekends

(Turns over but won't cough or sputter) is the answer.
If I just keep trying for 3 minutes (that some times kills my battery
and I need a boost) it will start to cough and engine will start. After
that If I push the gas pedal down and release it engine stops again and
it will take my another 1 minutes to get it to run. so when the engine
runs I hold the pedal a little bit down and won't let it go for 1
minute. After one minute everything will be fine. I can turn it off and
right back on. and it's fine for another week.

And I have remote starter, alarm and stereo equipment (mp3 player).
There is no black smoke after engine starts to run or smell of gas (or
as least I haven't seen it).

Is it hard to replace injectors? how much are they?

Thanks,

Homer



TeGGeR® wrote:
> "Homer" > wrote in
> oups.com:
>
> > 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?
>
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
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