Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

"garyj" <garyj@mybluelight.com> wrote in message
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> I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey. I have never had any trouble with it until
recently when the weather went below freezing and the car wouldn't start. It
turns over just fine but no cylinders fire at all: like no spark or fuel or
both. When the weather gets above freezing it then starts just fine. When is
dropps below freezing, it turns over but won't start. All the spark plug
wires seem to be hidden, and I don't smell any fuel from exhaust.
>
> Any ideas what is wrong?
>
Could be frozen gas line from "wet" gas ?
ed/ontario

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

"garyj" <garyj@mybluelight.com> wrote in message
news:4a1e25b72d3c37592b211b5469c0ef68@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey. I have never had any trouble with it until
recently when the weather went below freezing and the car wouldn't start. It
turns over just fine but no cylinders fire at all: like no spark or fuel or
both. When the weather gets above freezing it then starts just fine. When is
dropps below freezing, it turns over but won't start. All the spark plug
wires seem to be hidden, and I don't smell any fuel from exhaust.
>
> Any ideas what is wrong?
>
Could be frozen gas line from "wet" gas ?
ed/ontario

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

"garyj" <garyj@mybluelight.com> wrote in message
news:4a1e25b72d3c37592b211b5469c0ef68@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey. I have never had any trouble with it until
recently when the weather went below freezing and the car wouldn't start. It
turns over just fine but no cylinders fire at all: like no spark or fuel or
both. When the weather gets above freezing it then starts just fine. When is
dropps below freezing, it turns over but won't start. All the spark plug
wires seem to be hidden, and I don't smell any fuel from exhaust.
>
> Any ideas what is wrong?
>
Could be frozen gas line from "wet" gas ?
ed/ontario

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

"garyj" <garyj@mybluelight.com> wrote in message
news:4a1e25b72d3c37592b211b5469c0ef68@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey. I have never had any trouble with it until
recently when the weather went below freezing and the car wouldn't start. It
turns over just fine but no cylinders fire at all: like no spark or fuel or
both. When the weather gets above freezing it then starts just fine. When is
dropps below freezing, it turns over but won't start. All the spark plug
wires seem to be hidden, and I don't smell any fuel from exhaust.
>
> Any ideas what is wrong?
>
Could be frozen gas line from "wet" gas ?
ed/ontario

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

Well I'm up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where it's even colder than
Minnesota.
We have a 2000 Odyssey & a 2000 Civic, and I've found it helpful (but not
necessary) to plug in the block heater whenever it's below 15° F, especially
if you're parked into the wind. The sound of the engine starting is clearly
more effortless when using the block heater.
Needless to say, it is critical to use a block heater as temps drop below 0°
F.
Here's a riddle for you: What is another word for a Ukrainian block
heater?(I'm Ukrainian so I can tell this joke!)

-chris



"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
news:sv2jvv0lt15vjdbofq8v2tqd01oit4un7h@4ax.com...
> Newer cars should have no problems starting when it is cold. I live in
> Minnesota where is regularly is below zero on January mornings. Other
> than battery problems, I've never had a problem starting a '90 or
> later model car. When I moved here in 1980, lots of cars had plugs
> hanging out of the grill to plug in engine block heaters. Other than
> up north where it really gets cold, you just don't see those anymore.
> Certainly a 2000 Odyssey should have no problems simply below
> freezing.
>
> The gas is a possibility, as others have mentioned, though it would
> seem odd to me that you've not had any other symptoms before now. Fuel
> pump could be defective and not working properlyl in the colder
> weather. I had a computer in a Volvo that didn't work correctly when
> it got cold, but again, that meant below zero.
>
>
>
> On Sun, 04 Jan 2004 18:31:43 -0800, tomwilson@nospamhotmail.com (Tom
> Wilson) wrote:
>
> >In article
> ><4a1e25b72d3c37592b211b5469c0ef68@localhost.talka boutautos.com>, "garyj"
> ><garyj@mybluelight.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey. I have never had any trouble with it until
> >recently when the weather went below freezing and the car wouldn't start.
> >It turns over just fine but no cylinders fire at all: like no spark or
> >fuel or both. When the weather gets above freezing it then starts just
> >fine. When is dropps below freezing, it turns over but won't start. All
> >the spark plug wires seem to be hidden, and I don't smell any fuel from
> >exhaust.
> >>
> >> Any ideas what is wrong?
> >
> >I once lived in the mountains of Virginia and it would get so cold that
we
> >always had trouble getting the car started on those cold mornings. One
> >neighbor made use of some sort of electric blanket over the engine. I
> >don't know if they still sell them--they were made especially for cars.
If
> >so, they probably sell them in auto parts stores such as NAPA. You might
> >try one to see if it solves your problem. I heard an advertisement on
> >radio for a chemical that you can mix with the gas to prevent cold
weather
> >start up problems. While in the auto parts store--you should ask if they
> >have such a product.
>

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

Well I'm up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where it's even colder than
Minnesota.
We have a 2000 Odyssey & a 2000 Civic, and I've found it helpful (but not
necessary) to plug in the block heater whenever it's below 15° F, especially
if you're parked into the wind. The sound of the engine starting is clearly
more effortless when using the block heater.
Needless to say, it is critical to use a block heater as temps drop below 0°
F.
Here's a riddle for you: What is another word for a Ukrainian block
heater?(I'm Ukrainian so I can tell this joke!)

-chris



"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
news:sv2jvv0lt15vjdbofq8v2tqd01oit4un7h@4ax.com...
> Newer cars should have no problems starting when it is cold. I live in
> Minnesota where is regularly is below zero on January mornings. Other
> than battery problems, I've never had a problem starting a '90 or
> later model car. When I moved here in 1980, lots of cars had plugs
> hanging out of the grill to plug in engine block heaters. Other than
> up north where it really gets cold, you just don't see those anymore.
> Certainly a 2000 Odyssey should have no problems simply below
> freezing.
>
> The gas is a possibility, as others have mentioned, though it would
> seem odd to me that you've not had any other symptoms before now. Fuel
> pump could be defective and not working properlyl in the colder
> weather. I had a computer in a Volvo that didn't work correctly when
> it got cold, but again, that meant below zero.
>
>
>
> On Sun, 04 Jan 2004 18:31:43 -0800, tomwilson@nospamhotmail.com (Tom
> Wilson) wrote:
>
> >In article
> ><4a1e25b72d3c37592b211b5469c0ef68@localhost.talka boutautos.com>, "garyj"
> ><garyj@mybluelight.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey. I have never had any trouble with it until
> >recently when the weather went below freezing and the car wouldn't start.
> >It turns over just fine but no cylinders fire at all: like no spark or
> >fuel or both. When the weather gets above freezing it then starts just
> >fine. When is dropps below freezing, it turns over but won't start. All
> >the spark plug wires seem to be hidden, and I don't smell any fuel from
> >exhaust.
> >>
> >> Any ideas what is wrong?
> >
> >I once lived in the mountains of Virginia and it would get so cold that
we
> >always had trouble getting the car started on those cold mornings. One
> >neighbor made use of some sort of electric blanket over the engine. I
> >don't know if they still sell them--they were made especially for cars.
If
> >so, they probably sell them in auto parts stores such as NAPA. You might
> >try one to see if it solves your problem. I heard an advertisement on
> >radio for a chemical that you can mix with the gas to prevent cold
weather
> >start up problems. While in the auto parts store--you should ask if they
> >have such a product.
>

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

Well I'm up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where it's even colder than
Minnesota.
We have a 2000 Odyssey & a 2000 Civic, and I've found it helpful (but not
necessary) to plug in the block heater whenever it's below 15° F, especially
if you're parked into the wind. The sound of the engine starting is clearly
more effortless when using the block heater.
Needless to say, it is critical to use a block heater as temps drop below 0°
F.
Here's a riddle for you: What is another word for a Ukrainian block
heater?(I'm Ukrainian so I can tell this joke!)

-chris



"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
news:sv2jvv0lt15vjdbofq8v2tqd01oit4un7h@4ax.com...
> Newer cars should have no problems starting when it is cold. I live in
> Minnesota where is regularly is below zero on January mornings. Other
> than battery problems, I've never had a problem starting a '90 or
> later model car. When I moved here in 1980, lots of cars had plugs
> hanging out of the grill to plug in engine block heaters. Other than
> up north where it really gets cold, you just don't see those anymore.
> Certainly a 2000 Odyssey should have no problems simply below
> freezing.
>
> The gas is a possibility, as others have mentioned, though it would
> seem odd to me that you've not had any other symptoms before now. Fuel
> pump could be defective and not working properlyl in the colder
> weather. I had a computer in a Volvo that didn't work correctly when
> it got cold, but again, that meant below zero.
>
>
>
> On Sun, 04 Jan 2004 18:31:43 -0800, tomwilson@nospamhotmail.com (Tom
> Wilson) wrote:
>
> >In article
> ><4a1e25b72d3c37592b211b5469c0ef68@localhost.talka boutautos.com>, "garyj"
> ><garyj@mybluelight.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey. I have never had any trouble with it until
> >recently when the weather went below freezing and the car wouldn't start.
> >It turns over just fine but no cylinders fire at all: like no spark or
> >fuel or both. When the weather gets above freezing it then starts just
> >fine. When is dropps below freezing, it turns over but won't start. All
> >the spark plug wires seem to be hidden, and I don't smell any fuel from
> >exhaust.
> >>
> >> Any ideas what is wrong?
> >
> >I once lived in the mountains of Virginia and it would get so cold that
we
> >always had trouble getting the car started on those cold mornings. One
> >neighbor made use of some sort of electric blanket over the engine. I
> >don't know if they still sell them--they were made especially for cars.
If
> >so, they probably sell them in auto parts stores such as NAPA. You might
> >try one to see if it solves your problem. I heard an advertisement on
> >radio for a chemical that you can mix with the gas to prevent cold
weather
> >start up problems. While in the auto parts store--you should ask if they
> >have such a product.
>

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

Well I'm up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where it's even colder than
Minnesota.
We have a 2000 Odyssey & a 2000 Civic, and I've found it helpful (but not
necessary) to plug in the block heater whenever it's below 15° F, especially
if you're parked into the wind. The sound of the engine starting is clearly
more effortless when using the block heater.
Needless to say, it is critical to use a block heater as temps drop below 0°
F.
Here's a riddle for you: What is another word for a Ukrainian block
heater?(I'm Ukrainian so I can tell this joke!)

-chris



"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
news:sv2jvv0lt15vjdbofq8v2tqd01oit4un7h@4ax.com...
> Newer cars should have no problems starting when it is cold. I live in
> Minnesota where is regularly is below zero on January mornings. Other
> than battery problems, I've never had a problem starting a '90 or
> later model car. When I moved here in 1980, lots of cars had plugs
> hanging out of the grill to plug in engine block heaters. Other than
> up north where it really gets cold, you just don't see those anymore.
> Certainly a 2000 Odyssey should have no problems simply below
> freezing.
>
> The gas is a possibility, as others have mentioned, though it would
> seem odd to me that you've not had any other symptoms before now. Fuel
> pump could be defective and not working properlyl in the colder
> weather. I had a computer in a Volvo that didn't work correctly when
> it got cold, but again, that meant below zero.
>
>
>
> On Sun, 04 Jan 2004 18:31:43 -0800, tomwilson@nospamhotmail.com (Tom
> Wilson) wrote:
>
> >In article
> ><4a1e25b72d3c37592b211b5469c0ef68@localhost.talka boutautos.com>, "garyj"
> ><garyj@mybluelight.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey. I have never had any trouble with it until
> >recently when the weather went below freezing and the car wouldn't start.
> >It turns over just fine but no cylinders fire at all: like no spark or
> >fuel or both. When the weather gets above freezing it then starts just
> >fine. When is dropps below freezing, it turns over but won't start. All
> >the spark plug wires seem to be hidden, and I don't smell any fuel from
> >exhaust.
> >>
> >> Any ideas what is wrong?
> >
> >I once lived in the mountains of Virginia and it would get so cold that
we
> >always had trouble getting the car started on those cold mornings. One
> >neighbor made use of some sort of electric blanket over the engine. I
> >don't know if they still sell them--they were made especially for cars.
If
> >so, they probably sell them in auto parts stores such as NAPA. You might
> >try one to see if it solves your problem. I heard an advertisement on
> >radio for a chemical that you can mix with the gas to prevent cold
weather
> >start up problems. While in the auto parts store--you should ask if they
> >have such a product.
>

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

Tom Wilson wrote:
> In article <0mjpvv01feimt02mp0agm49vj6g39ctoge@4ax.com>, Dan Knaus
> <knaus@norfolk.infi.net> wrote:
>
>
>>Just a thought, but I had a similar problem with my '87 CRX SI. Took
>>it to the shop, they couldn't find anything wrong (didn't charge me
>>*anything* either - insert plug for DR Honda in Chesapeake, VA), but
>>the mechanic did suggest there could be water in the fuel filter that
>>was freezing up. I changed the filter and haven't had a problem. Of
>>course, it hasn't gotten that cold yet this year, but I'll soon see...
>>Dan
>
>
> Great post--I never would have guessed that replacing a fuel filter could
> solve cold weather start up problems. You have a great mechanic.

Hi,
When weather starts getting cold, just pour a bottle or two gas line
anti-freeze when you fill up. Common sense thing. They don't cost much
either.
Tony

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

Tom Wilson wrote:
> In article <0mjpvv01feimt02mp0agm49vj6g39ctoge@4ax.com>, Dan Knaus
> <knaus@norfolk.infi.net> wrote:
>
>
>>Just a thought, but I had a similar problem with my '87 CRX SI. Took
>>it to the shop, they couldn't find anything wrong (didn't charge me
>>*anything* either - insert plug for DR Honda in Chesapeake, VA), but
>>the mechanic did suggest there could be water in the fuel filter that
>>was freezing up. I changed the filter and haven't had a problem. Of
>>course, it hasn't gotten that cold yet this year, but I'll soon see...
>>Dan
>
>
> Great post--I never would have guessed that replacing a fuel filter could
> solve cold weather start up problems. You have a great mechanic.

Hi,
When weather starts getting cold, just pour a bottle or two gas line
anti-freeze when you fill up. Common sense thing. They don't cost much
either.
Tony

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

Tom Wilson wrote:
> In article <0mjpvv01feimt02mp0agm49vj6g39ctoge@4ax.com>, Dan Knaus
> <knaus@norfolk.infi.net> wrote:
>
>
>>Just a thought, but I had a similar problem with my '87 CRX SI. Took
>>it to the shop, they couldn't find anything wrong (didn't charge me
>>*anything* either - insert plug for DR Honda in Chesapeake, VA), but
>>the mechanic did suggest there could be water in the fuel filter that
>>was freezing up. I changed the filter and haven't had a problem. Of
>>course, it hasn't gotten that cold yet this year, but I'll soon see...
>>Dan
>
>
> Great post--I never would have guessed that replacing a fuel filter could
> solve cold weather start up problems. You have a great mechanic.

Hi,
When weather starts getting cold, just pour a bottle or two gas line
anti-freeze when you fill up. Common sense thing. They don't cost much
either.
Tony

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

Tom Wilson wrote:
> In article <0mjpvv01feimt02mp0agm49vj6g39ctoge@4ax.com>, Dan Knaus
> <knaus@norfolk.infi.net> wrote:
>
>
>>Just a thought, but I had a similar problem with my '87 CRX SI. Took
>>it to the shop, they couldn't find anything wrong (didn't charge me
>>*anything* either - insert plug for DR Honda in Chesapeake, VA), but
>>the mechanic did suggest there could be water in the fuel filter that
>>was freezing up. I changed the filter and haven't had a problem. Of
>>course, it hasn't gotten that cold yet this year, but I'll soon see...
>>Dan
>
>
> Great post--I never would have guessed that replacing a fuel filter could
> solve cold weather start up problems. You have a great mechanic.

Hi,
When weather starts getting cold, just pour a bottle or two gas line
anti-freeze when you fill up. Common sense thing. They don't cost much
either.
Tony

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

> Here's a riddle for you: What is another word for a Ukrainian block
> heater?(I'm Ukrainian so I can tell this joke!)

I give up. What is it?

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

> Here's a riddle for you: What is another word for a Ukrainian block
> heater?(I'm Ukrainian so I can tell this joke!)

I give up. What is it?

Re: Honda won't start in cold (below freezing) weather
 

> Here's a riddle for you: What is another word for a Ukrainian block
> heater?(I'm Ukrainian so I can tell this joke!)

I give up. What is it?