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97 integra

Even when the fuel pump is primed, I still have instances where it takes
about a half dozen cranks (~3 seconds)to start the engine. I am
wondering if this is normal? My former Civic usually started with less
than 3 cranks.

alan wrote:
> 97 integra
>
> Even when the fuel pump is primed, I still have instances where it takes
> about a half dozen cranks (~3 seconds)to start the engine. I am
> wondering if this is normal? My former Civic usually started with less
> than 3 cranks.

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What's the mileage, and have you ever had the ignition switch replaced
because of the recall?

'Curly'

it is normal when it starts in about 2 to 3 cranks (1.5 seconds). if it
takes any longer then that you migh want to check your gas filter (chek
valve) on your fuel line and if not just look for a code in the ECU. Hope
this helps.

1 crank in my Civics. More cranks when there is a half gallon of fuel left
in the tank.

alan wrote:

> 97 integra
>
> Even when the fuel pump is primed, I still have instances where it takes
> about a half dozen cranks (~3 seconds)to start the engine. I am
> wondering if this is normal? My former Civic usually started with less
> than 3 cranks.

Do you wait for the check engine light to go off before you start cranking?

"alan" <no-longer-valid@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> 97 integra
>
> Even when the fuel pump is primed, I still have instances where it takes
> about a half dozen cranks (~3 seconds)to start the engine. I am
> wondering if this is normal? My former Civic usually started with less
> than 3 cranks.

when was the last time you changed the spark plugs?????

"alan" <no-longer-valid@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> 97 integra
>
> Even when the fuel pump is primed, I still have instances where it takes
> about a half dozen cranks (~3 seconds)to start the engine. I am
> wondering if this is normal? My former Civic usually started with less
> than 3 cranks.

why?

Jafir Elkurd wrote:
> Do you wait for the check engine light to go off before you start cranking?
>
> "alan" <no-longer-valid@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:cclohj$qq$1@news.Stanford.EDU...
>
>>97 integra
>>
>>Even when the fuel pump is primed, I still have instances where it takes
>>about a half dozen cranks (~3 seconds)to start the engine. I am
>>wondering if this is normal? My former Civic usually started with less
>>than 3 cranks.
>
>
>

according to the former owner's records, 20K ago

Mista Bone wrote:

> when was the last time you changed the spark plugs?????
>
> "alan" <no-longer-valid@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:cclohj$qq$1@news.Stanford.EDU...
>
>>97 integra
>>
>>Even when the fuel pump is primed, I still have instances where it takes
>>about a half dozen cranks (~3 seconds)to start the engine. I am
>>wondering if this is normal? My former Civic usually started with less
>>than 3 cranks.
>
>
>

Coz the fuel pump may not have primed the system until that
light goes off.

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"alan" <no-longer-valid@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> why?
>
> Jafir Elkurd wrote:
> > Do you wait for the check engine light to go off before you start
cranking?
> >
> > "alan" <no-longer-valid@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:cclohj$qq$1@news.Stanford.EDU...
> >
> >>97 integra
> >>
> >>Even when the fuel pump is primed, I still have instances where it
takes
> >>about a half dozen cranks (~3 seconds)to start the engine. I am
> >>wondering if this is normal? My former Civic usually started with
less
> >>than 3 cranks.
> >
> >
> >

Which is why I originally stated: "Even when the fuel pump is primed..."

Graham W wrote:

> Coz the fuel pump may not have primed the system until that
> light goes off.
>
> --
> Graham W http://www.gcw.org.uk/ PGM-FI page updated, Graphics Tutorial
> WIMBORNE http://www.wessex-astro-society.freeserve.co.uk/ Wessex
> Dorset UK Astro Society's Web pages, Info, Meeting Dates, Sites & Maps
> Change 'news' to 'sewn' in my Reply address to avoid my spam filter.
>
> "alan" <no-longer-valid@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ccp62c$ale$1@news.Stanford.EDU...
>
>>why?
>>
>>Jafir Elkurd wrote:
>>
>>>Do you wait for the check engine light to go off before you start
>
> cranking?
>
>>>"alan" <no-longer-valid@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:cclohj$qq$1@news.Stanford.EDU...
>>>
>>>
>>>>97 integra
>>>>
>>>>Even when the fuel pump is primed, I still have instances where it
>
> takes
>
>>>>about a half dozen cranks (~3 seconds)to start the engine. I am
>>>>wondering if this is normal? My former Civic usually started with
>
> less
>
>>>>than 3 cranks.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>