Here is an update to my problem.

Since the problem started I've cleaned out the battery
terminals and made sure that the ground wire was mounted to the
chassis (which it was). When I went into the car I tapped a few times
the ignition switch (not that I think that has done anything) but the
problem has gone away (even with some 30 degree temp days). I've also
gone through 2 tanks of gas so I'm not sure what caused the problem.
I'll continue to monitor the situation to see if it comes back again
and then go out an purchase a new ignition switch. I'm also going to
put an order in for new spark plug wires as my car is idling roughly
even after I have adjusted it as per the helm manual, and because they
are the original ones (10 years). Thanks for everyone's help on this
one.

Nick



On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 12:20:50 -0500, Nick
<npolite@NOSPAMMONKEYShotmail.com> wrote:

>Hello,
>
>
> I have a 95 Integra with 89k miles which has a problem
>starting up and would like to know if it's something other than water
>in my gas. This usually occurs initially when the car has been sitting
>for about 3hrs or more. When I try to start it, all of the dash lights
>come on, the car turns and the engine begins to start, but then stops.
>When it does this all of the lights go out on the dash, but if I start
>the engine again without resetting the key, the lights come on and the
>problem happens again. If I do this about 5 times and press the peddle
>a bit, the car eventually starts. While it starts I get a few stutters
>from the engine initially for about 10 seconds and then there is no
>problem for the rest of the drive. I was thinking that this was
>nothing more than bad gas and have purchased a bottle of STP that
>prevents gas freeze, but have not fully emptied the tank yet.
> The battery was purchased from Acura about 2 years ago but we
>only had one day of 50+ degree weather this past week (which this
>problem didn't happen) so I'm waiting for another warm day to see if
>this doesn't happen to see if the problem lies with the battery.
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Nick