2002 Honda accord crank but not start

Asked by Donelle405 Oct 23, 2019 at 12:41 AM about the 2002 Honda Accord EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2002 Honda Accord will crank over but
not start I have replaced the fuel pump
filter put new plugs and wires timing belt
water pump it did a good tune-up red 5 for
2 days now it's doing it again any ideas it
appears to not start when it's colder and
at times it will start if I take the air filter off
a spray starter fluid in it will start right up
please help

1 Answer

If it starts when you spray starter fluid then it’s definitely a fuel issue. Confirm the fuel pump cycles on when you turn the key to the second position. If not, check the main relay under the dash. If it DOES him for a few seconds when you key up, the you’ll need to (or get someone who can) check the fuel pressure at the fuel rail to make sure fuel is reaching the engine. If the pressure is below spec then your pump may be dying or you have an obstruction somewhere. If the pressure is within spec, then move on to injectors. Not much else to check beyond that.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    JP1956
    Reputation
    6,980
  • #2
    Fredbrillo
    Reputation
    5,410
  • #3
    Jonathan Ford
    Reputation
    3,910
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
62 Great Deals out of 1,070 listings starting at $3,995
Used Honda Civic
198 Great Deals out of 4,043 listings starting at $1,900
Used Honda CR-V
90 Great Deals out of 4,539 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota Corolla
145 Great Deals out of 2,440 listings starting at $4,690
Used Nissan Altima
32 Great Deals out of 752 listings starting at $1,999
Used Lexus IS
20 Great Deals out of 308 listings starting at $6,500
Used Honda Accord Coupe
5 Great Deals out of 57 listings starting at $5,900
Used BMW 3 Series
75 Great Deals out of 1,229 listings starting at $2,500
Used Nissan Maxima
15 Great Deals out of 166 listings starting at $4,378
Used Ford Mustang
57 Great Deals out of 1,352 listings starting at $4,995
Used Toyota RAV4
111 Great Deals out of 2,771 listings starting at $2,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.