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Its not the battery, alternator, spark plugs, or starter. It starts sometimes and then doesn't. My next step is electrical or voltage meter. Any suggestions?
Perhaps it is a vacuum leak? Vacuum leaks will cause the car to sound like it is going to stall or bog down a bit when idling. Vacuum leaks may also cause the car to idle higher due to the car having to work harder to force air through the motor.
Does your car start better in certain weather?
I would inspect any plastic pipes going into the motor as those are going to have to do with induction. PCV valves are a common culprit for issues like these.
Good luck
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Marlene, Sounds to me it has to be something with the battery and starter. The starter will not turn without a power source {battery. 1st When you turn the key does the starter turn? If it turns but doesn't crank the engine, sounds like the starter solenoid is not engaging into the fly wheel. Do you live in an area with lots of rain? sometimes the solenoid gets water into it and the lubrication goes away. it also could be the terminals inside the starter solenoid being burned unevenly. Have you tried to turn the key and gently shock the starter with a dead blow hammer? If it engages, it probably is the solenoid.
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where are the vacuum hoses located on a Honda Accord 2002
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What happens when it won't start? Does it turn over but does not fire?How do you know that the parts you listed or okay?
by oldturkey03
a friend tested them. there's a possibility it could be my connectors to the battery so i got a new pair.
by Marlene
my car has no spark it turns over but wont catch its not my battery, alternator, spark plugs, or starter. My pcv valves. I had a friend that has some experience in american cars.
by Marlene
well it looks like my fuel filter needs to be replaced and i do not have the special tools you need, great
by Marlene
It was my ecu
by Marlene
Hey i just started having an issue with my 98honda it kinda seems to not want to start like maybe the battery is low however the second or third try it crancks over but sounds hard on the starter
by Anthony
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