-jeff wrote:
>
> I have a 97 CR-V (125K miles) and it won't start. This happened once
> before fairly recently and it finally started by just keeping the key
> turned for a rediculous amount of time. Then it was fine for a while.
> Now it won't start again and doesn't even make an effort after many
> minutes of leaving the key turned.
>
> When I popped the hood, I could hear a buzzing sound and found that it
> was the Idle Air Control valve. When I pulled the plug to the valve,
> the buzzing stopped. I'm inclined to buy a new IAC valve, but am
> wondering if this is a typical failure mode or whether it could be a
> symptom of something else. Or does the IAC valve typically buzz and I
> just never heard it.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -jeff
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Was your ignition switch replaced during the recall a year or two ago?
Do you hear the fuel pump cut out after three seconds or so, when you
watch the dash lights do the 'lamp test'? Try tking the distributor cap
off and see if the rotor spins when you crank the engine.

If it's really cold out, are you holding the gas pedal half-way to the
floor, according to the manual?

P.S. You're never supposed to crank the engine for more than 15 seconds
at a time.

Do you own an Owner's manual? 1-800-782-4356 is the number where you can
order your FINE manual, if
you're in North America.

'Curly'

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