Car has trouble starting
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Car has trouble starting
Hello, im new with preludes but not hondas. i have a 97 Vtec. Everytime i got to start it, it doesnt turn over. after about 20-30 mintues it wil start but it sputters before it starts. Does anyone have an idea what it could be.
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Does this problem get worse or better depending on whether the engine is hot or cold?
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in the mornings is the worst time for it. durning the day its not as bad
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whens its cold its terrible
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Is the car throwing any Check Engine Light (CEL) codes?
There are directions here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=318
There are directions here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=318
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The check isnt on and that what worries me. i replaced the spark plugs but i think its the injectors
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Did you say that it doesn't turn over? That sounds more like a problem with the starter to me.
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no it turns over. as soon as it turns over it sputters
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In that case, yes, the injectors could cause trouble. Have you tried running some injector cleaner through the car. That's usually a good first step.
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yes and it didnt do anything.
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Can you confirm that the spark plugs and timing are good as well?
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yes i replaced the spark plugs and had the timing checked
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Well, you have spark then.
As long as there isn't a sensory problem preventing air from getting to the engine, then the fuel system is probably to blame.
There's a lot that can go wrong, but your problems are likely caused by either the injectors or the fuel pump. You didn't mention any trouble once the car gets going, so it must just be an injector problem when starting. I believe the manual has some instructions on how to do some diagnostics on the injectors. See the manuals section.
As long as there isn't a sensory problem preventing air from getting to the engine, then the fuel system is probably to blame.
There's a lot that can go wrong, but your problems are likely caused by either the injectors or the fuel pump. You didn't mention any trouble once the car gets going, so it must just be an injector problem when starting. I believe the manual has some instructions on how to do some diagnostics on the injectors. See the manuals section.
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