Why isn't my Honda Accord (4 Cyl) with less than 40K on it hard to start?
I have a 2007 Honda Accord 4cyl - bought used in June of 2016 with 29,000
miles on it at the time. About 3 months ago (October 2017) the car started
taking about 2-3 seconds to start...it just made that sound cars make when
you're trying to start it and it won't start... (like int he movies when
someone's trying to escape and the car won't start and suspense builds)
but it always turns over - it is definitely harder on a cold engine but is not
related to the outside weather (we live in Portland, OR, so it's pretty mild). I
replaced the battery and that did nothingWith so few miles on it this doesn't
make any sense. I've asked mechanics over the phone... who say it could
be fuel pump or an immobilizer, and to look for recalls (none) or 'open
campaigns' (none), but that they don't usually see this issue in Honda's. I'm
loathe to spend $100's on a simple diagnosis from multiple places to then
spend several $100 on an actual fix. (one man on fb said he had a similar
issue with his Honda and got two different diagnosis but stopped spending
the money and it's still not fixed.) Ideas?
you gotta get it ready to go, slowly rub your hand on the streering wheel for a few minutes. the shove the key in the ignition and turn it yelling "you shall run" and then if it doesnt start. you done goofed
Have any handy friends? Try testing for voltage at the starter - this would determine if battery cables and starter circuit are good. You could also Google how to test a Honda starter solenoid and starter relay. All these tests would requires a basic multimeter and the ability to jack up the front of the car to get to the starter. I doubt it is a problem with the immobilizer. If it also sounds like the starter is cranking slower then fuel pressure has nothing to do with that. From what you've written, it's an ignition or starter circuit issue.
Here is how to do a voltage drop test at the starter (see pic). You can also Google for more detailed instructions.
