did you get a check engine light, like a misfire code? there is a problem
with these v6's. and it is due to the oxygenated fuels for winter. ive
encountered this at the dealership where I work. there is a solution.
"Jack" <jeevesjack@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> Has anyone experienced any problems while starting up your accord? My
> accord starts normally for 1 second then the idle just drops and then
> engine dies. My batteries, fuses are fine. This does not happen all
> the time. When it doesn't, my car seem fine but once it happens, it
> takes me 15-25 mins (15-30 restarts). I brought it to the deal but
> they couldn't find any problems since it was happening when they had
> it.
>
> It seems to happen after the engine runs for a while and then I stop
> the engine for 15-30 mins. It doesn't always do this and this is what
> really bothers me. I don't know how to recreate this to get it fixed.
>
> I read in this newgroup that some folks in the mid-west had similar
> problems due to winter fuel mixtures. I live in the Bay Area of
> California and I doubt we have that issue. In fact, I've had this car
> for almost 5 years and it's only now start to do this.
> Any ideas or suggestions would be great.
>
> Thanks,
> Jack
>