Re: 2000 Honda Accord NOT starting
Check for spark.
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco_@_interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> grump wrote:
> >
> > have checked fuses,
> > battery is good and charged
> > engine turns over fine but will not start
> > Help
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> Grump,
>
> Read what your manual says about how to test the dash lights.......
> While you're watching your dash lights do their 'diagnostic', listen to
> your fuel pump. If it runs for four or so seconds, try holding the gas
> pedal to the floor and crank the engine for maybe ten seconds. You won't
> hurt anything, and it just might start your engine. If this trick solves
> your problem, you may have a leaky (stuck) injector which is flooding
> the engine by letting the pressure out of the system by dribbling gas
> into one cylinder over night.
>
> A bottle of fuel injector cleaner and a long drive might solve the
> problem. Can't comment on the 'flushing' methods used by some oil-change
> places. (leery)
>
> 'Curly)
>
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