Honda Car Forum

MArk wrote:
>
> My Honda is starting hard when engine is cold, but when engine is hot
> it starts ok.
> In the morning seems as if one cilinder ignites, other not, and then after
> a crank or two all cilinders start working properly, in a second motor gets
> the right idle RPM, and after that everything works ok.
> No staling, no hesitation, RPM are stabile at idle.
>
> Injectors were checked and they aren't leaking.
> Fuel pump makes it's characteristic sound while pumping.
> Vacuum is 0.74 Bars.
> New fuel filter.
> Cleaned distributor (from oxide).
>
> What else could it be?
> Temperature sensor? (It displays ok on the dashboard so I think sensor is
> ok)
>
> It is like injectors don't get the right signal (longer open impulses) when
> engine is cold - what could be the reason for that?
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Mark,
You should replace the distributor cap, not scrape the oxide off the
aluminum terminals. You now have 5 times more gap inside your cap than
you do at your plugs. Although that aluminum oxide was white and crusty,
it still conducted better than AIR . . . .
But ain't it HARD to find good caps with brass connectors that aren't
too expensive ? ? ? ?

'Curly'

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But car runs perfectly when hot, and it starts perfectly when hot
so my guess is distributor is ok.