85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
Our 85 Accord (carb model) starts right up but kills after 5-7 seconds regardless of what you do with the throttle pedal, then you have to keep trying to start it for a few minutes before its starts again. If its been running its starts and runs fine Its almost like the fuel in the line is gone and then it has to get more to the carb? it seems to run fine once its going. Its does not depend on the weather but once its sat over night it won;'t start again. the oil looks like it might have some fuel in it its not anti freeze becaus the level hav not changed?? i have read about the main relays causing a starting problem when its hot in the summer and it used to do that also but only occasionally. Please i need you suggestions i am mechanical but need you guys too! Mike in MN -- mikerr765 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com mikerr765's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=3810 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=45900 |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
mikerr765 wrote:
> > Our 85 Accord (carb model) starts right up but kills after 5-7 seconds > regardless of what you do with the throttle pedal, then you have to > keep trying to start it for a few minutes before its starts again. If > its been running its starts and runs fine Its almost like the fuel in > the line is gone and then it has to get more to the carb? it seems to > run fine once its going. Its does not depend on the weather but once > its sat over night it won;'t start again. the oil looks like it might > have some fuel in it its not anti freeze becaus the level hav not > changed?? i have read about the main relays causing a starting problem > when its hot in the summer and it used to do that also but only > occasionally. Please i need you suggestions i am mechanical but need > you guys too! > Mike in MN > > -- > mikerr765 ================ mikerr765 It could be the ignition switch if it sometimes runs the fuel pump in the 'start' position, but not in the 'run' position. About the main relay problem: It can happen at ANY temperature, but it will usually happen whenever the temp is at that specific point _under the dash_. In other words, if it's too hot or too cold inside your car, you may have trouble starting. Once you get it running, the vibrations seem to be enough to keep the connection 'sparking'. The secret is to _listen_ to your relay running the fuel pump for a second or two when you first turn on the key. Make sure the radio is OFF, and if you don't hear the relay do it's thing, smack the dash with your fist and see if you hear it run. If that makes it run, You will have to replace or rebuild your relay. I'm not sure how much this applies to non-FI engines. :-( 'Curly' ============= |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
mikerr765 wrote:
> > Our 85 Accord (carb model) starts right up but kills after 5-7 seconds > regardless of what you do with the throttle pedal, then you have to > keep trying to start it for a few minutes before its starts again. If > its been running its starts and runs fine Its almost like the fuel in > the line is gone and then it has to get more to the carb? it seems to > run fine once its going. Its does not depend on the weather but once > its sat over night it won;'t start again. the oil looks like it might > have some fuel in it its not anti freeze becaus the level hav not > changed?? i have read about the main relays causing a starting problem > when its hot in the summer and it used to do that also but only > occasionally. Please i need you suggestions i am mechanical but need > you guys too! > Mike in MN > > -- > mikerr765 ================ mikerr765 It could be the ignition switch if it sometimes runs the fuel pump in the 'start' position, but not in the 'run' position. About the main relay problem: It can happen at ANY temperature, but it will usually happen whenever the temp is at that specific point _under the dash_. In other words, if it's too hot or too cold inside your car, you may have trouble starting. Once you get it running, the vibrations seem to be enough to keep the connection 'sparking'. The secret is to _listen_ to your relay running the fuel pump for a second or two when you first turn on the key. Make sure the radio is OFF, and if you don't hear the relay do it's thing, smack the dash with your fist and see if you hear it run. If that makes it run, You will have to replace or rebuild your relay. I'm not sure how much this applies to non-FI engines. :-( 'Curly' ============= |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
mikerr765 wrote:
> > Our 85 Accord (carb model) starts right up but kills after 5-7 seconds > regardless of what you do with the throttle pedal, then you have to > keep trying to start it for a few minutes before its starts again. If > its been running its starts and runs fine Its almost like the fuel in > the line is gone and then it has to get more to the carb? it seems to > run fine once its going. Its does not depend on the weather but once > its sat over night it won;'t start again. the oil looks like it might > have some fuel in it its not anti freeze becaus the level hav not > changed?? i have read about the main relays causing a starting problem > when its hot in the summer and it used to do that also but only > occasionally. Please i need you suggestions i am mechanical but need > you guys too! > Mike in MN > > -- > mikerr765 ================ mikerr765 It could be the ignition switch if it sometimes runs the fuel pump in the 'start' position, but not in the 'run' position. About the main relay problem: It can happen at ANY temperature, but it will usually happen whenever the temp is at that specific point _under the dash_. In other words, if it's too hot or too cold inside your car, you may have trouble starting. Once you get it running, the vibrations seem to be enough to keep the connection 'sparking'. The secret is to _listen_ to your relay running the fuel pump for a second or two when you first turn on the key. Make sure the radio is OFF, and if you don't hear the relay do it's thing, smack the dash with your fist and see if you hear it run. If that makes it run, You will have to replace or rebuild your relay. I'm not sure how much this applies to non-FI engines. :-( 'Curly' ============= |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
mikerr765 wrote:
> > Our 85 Accord (carb model) starts right up but kills after 5-7 seconds > regardless of what you do with the throttle pedal, then you have to > keep trying to start it for a few minutes before its starts again. If > its been running its starts and runs fine Its almost like the fuel in > the line is gone and then it has to get more to the carb? it seems to > run fine once its going. Its does not depend on the weather but once > its sat over night it won;'t start again. the oil looks like it might > have some fuel in it its not anti freeze becaus the level hav not > changed?? i have read about the main relays causing a starting problem > when its hot in the summer and it used to do that also but only > occasionally. Please i need you suggestions i am mechanical but need > you guys too! > Mike in MN > > -- > mikerr765 ================ mikerr765 It could be the ignition switch if it sometimes runs the fuel pump in the 'start' position, but not in the 'run' position. About the main relay problem: It can happen at ANY temperature, but it will usually happen whenever the temp is at that specific point _under the dash_. In other words, if it's too hot or too cold inside your car, you may have trouble starting. Once you get it running, the vibrations seem to be enough to keep the connection 'sparking'. The secret is to _listen_ to your relay running the fuel pump for a second or two when you first turn on the key. Make sure the radio is OFF, and if you don't hear the relay do it's thing, smack the dash with your fist and see if you hear it run. If that makes it run, You will have to replace or rebuild your relay. I'm not sure how much this applies to non-FI engines. :-( 'Curly' ============= |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
There is a check valve somewhere in the gas line between the tank and
the carburetor to prevent gas from running back into the tank and drain the line when the car is not used. Perhaps this check valve is broken on your car? On carburated engines the fuel pump is a low pressure type, often mechanical and it could take some time to fill the fuel line if it is drained. mikerr765 wrote: > > Our 85 Accord (carb model) starts right up but kills after 5-7 seconds > regardless of what you do with the throttle pedal, then you have to > keep trying to start it for a few minutes before its starts again. If > its been running its starts and runs fine Its almost like the fuel in > the line is gone and then it has to get more to the carb? it seems to > run fine once its going. Its does not depend on the weather but once > its sat over night it won;'t start again. the oil looks like it might > have some fuel in it its not anti freeze becaus the level hav not > changed?? i have read about the main relays causing a starting problem > when its hot in the summer and it used to do that also but only > occasionally. Please i need you suggestions i am mechanical but need > you guys too! > Mike in MN > > -- > mikerr765 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. > http://www.RealCarAudio.com > mikerr765's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=3810 > View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=45900 |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
There is a check valve somewhere in the gas line between the tank and
the carburetor to prevent gas from running back into the tank and drain the line when the car is not used. Perhaps this check valve is broken on your car? On carburated engines the fuel pump is a low pressure type, often mechanical and it could take some time to fill the fuel line if it is drained. mikerr765 wrote: > > Our 85 Accord (carb model) starts right up but kills after 5-7 seconds > regardless of what you do with the throttle pedal, then you have to > keep trying to start it for a few minutes before its starts again. If > its been running its starts and runs fine Its almost like the fuel in > the line is gone and then it has to get more to the carb? it seems to > run fine once its going. Its does not depend on the weather but once > its sat over night it won;'t start again. the oil looks like it might > have some fuel in it its not anti freeze becaus the level hav not > changed?? i have read about the main relays causing a starting problem > when its hot in the summer and it used to do that also but only > occasionally. Please i need you suggestions i am mechanical but need > you guys too! > Mike in MN > > -- > mikerr765 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. > http://www.RealCarAudio.com > mikerr765's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=3810 > View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=45900 |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
There is a check valve somewhere in the gas line between the tank and
the carburetor to prevent gas from running back into the tank and drain the line when the car is not used. Perhaps this check valve is broken on your car? On carburated engines the fuel pump is a low pressure type, often mechanical and it could take some time to fill the fuel line if it is drained. mikerr765 wrote: > > Our 85 Accord (carb model) starts right up but kills after 5-7 seconds > regardless of what you do with the throttle pedal, then you have to > keep trying to start it for a few minutes before its starts again. If > its been running its starts and runs fine Its almost like the fuel in > the line is gone and then it has to get more to the carb? it seems to > run fine once its going. Its does not depend on the weather but once > its sat over night it won;'t start again. the oil looks like it might > have some fuel in it its not anti freeze becaus the level hav not > changed?? i have read about the main relays causing a starting problem > when its hot in the summer and it used to do that also but only > occasionally. Please i need you suggestions i am mechanical but need > you guys too! > Mike in MN > > -- > mikerr765 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. > http://www.RealCarAudio.com > mikerr765's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=3810 > View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=45900 |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
There is a check valve somewhere in the gas line between the tank and
the carburetor to prevent gas from running back into the tank and drain the line when the car is not used. Perhaps this check valve is broken on your car? On carburated engines the fuel pump is a low pressure type, often mechanical and it could take some time to fill the fuel line if it is drained. mikerr765 wrote: > > Our 85 Accord (carb model) starts right up but kills after 5-7 seconds > regardless of what you do with the throttle pedal, then you have to > keep trying to start it for a few minutes before its starts again. If > its been running its starts and runs fine Its almost like the fuel in > the line is gone and then it has to get more to the carb? it seems to > run fine once its going. Its does not depend on the weather but once > its sat over night it won;'t start again. the oil looks like it might > have some fuel in it its not anti freeze becaus the level hav not > changed?? i have read about the main relays causing a starting problem > when its hot in the summer and it used to do that also but only > occasionally. Please i need you suggestions i am mechanical but need > you guys too! > Mike in MN > > -- > mikerr765 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. > http://www.RealCarAudio.com > mikerr765's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=3810 > View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=45900 |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
Curly, Thank you for your reply, So should the Main relay make a noise when i turn the key to the firs postion ??? Once the car is running i can hear the fuel pump tick, when i turn th key to the first postion i don't hear it ticking even if the car i warmed up and starting god , its not until i start the car that i ticks? - mikerr76 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community http://www.RealCarAudio.co mikerr765's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...nfo&userid=381 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...?threadid=4590 |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
Curly, Thank you for your reply, So should the Main relay make a noise when i turn the key to the firs postion ??? Once the car is running i can hear the fuel pump tick, when i turn th key to the first postion i don't hear it ticking even if the car i warmed up and starting god , its not until i start the car that i ticks? - mikerr76 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community http://www.RealCarAudio.co mikerr765's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...nfo&userid=381 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...?threadid=4590 |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
Curly, Thank you for your reply, So should the Main relay make a noise when i turn the key to the firs postion ??? Once the car is running i can hear the fuel pump tick, when i turn th key to the first postion i don't hear it ticking even if the car i warmed up and starting god , its not until i start the car that i ticks? - mikerr76 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community http://www.RealCarAudio.co mikerr765's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...nfo&userid=381 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...?threadid=4590 |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
Curly, Thank you for your reply, So should the Main relay make a noise when i turn the key to the firs postion ??? Once the car is running i can hear the fuel pump tick, when i turn th key to the first postion i don't hear it ticking even if the car i warmed up and starting god , its not until i start the car that i ticks? - mikerr76 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community http://www.RealCarAudio.co mikerr765's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...nfo&userid=381 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...?threadid=4590 |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
you should hear a click and then the fuelpump come on then shut off when u
turn the key from on to start it should come on and stay on you should hear the click come from the main relay. b4 u even start the car u should hear the click "mikerr765" <mikerr765.115zoz@realcaraudio.com> wrote in message news:mikerr765.115zoz@realcaraudio.com... > > Curly, > Thank you for your reply, > > So should the Main relay make a noise when i turn the key to the first > postion ??? > Once the car is running i can hear the fuel pump tick, when i turn the > key to the first postion i don't hear it ticking even if the car is > warmed up and starting god , its not until i start the car that it > ticks?? > > > -- > mikerr765 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. > http://www.RealCarAudio.com > mikerr765's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=3810 > View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=45900 > |
Re: 85 Accord starting problem Please help I'm lost !
you should hear a click and then the fuelpump come on then shut off when u
turn the key from on to start it should come on and stay on you should hear the click come from the main relay. b4 u even start the car u should hear the click "mikerr765" <mikerr765.115zoz@realcaraudio.com> wrote in message news:mikerr765.115zoz@realcaraudio.com... > > Curly, > Thank you for your reply, > > So should the Main relay make a noise when i turn the key to the first > postion ??? > Once the car is running i can hear the fuel pump tick, when i turn the > key to the first postion i don't hear it ticking even if the car is > warmed up and starting god , its not until i start the car that it > ticks?? > > > -- > mikerr765 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. > http://www.RealCarAudio.com > mikerr765's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=3810 > View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=45900 > |
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