starting problems
Hi all,
This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to start the car while it's already running. Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this has anything to do with it. TIA --Viktor |
Re: starting problems
"electricked" <no_emails_please> wrote in message
news:wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com... > Hi all, > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it > the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car > automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to > start the car while it's already running. > > Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it > could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a > "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and > it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this > has anything to do with it. > > TIA > > --Viktor I just removed the starter and I'm about to test if the pinion gear pops out and spins right. The teeth on the starter gear are a "little" worn out. The teeth on the fly wheel look pretty bad though. I don't know if the starter caused the bad teeth or if the fly wheel caused the malfunction. I guess I'll find out once I test the starter. Can someone tell me how hard it is to replace the flywheel on a 98 accord? What's the basic procedure? What do I have to remove? How much would it cost for the part and replacement at a decent shop? Any feedback is welcome and greatly appreciated. --Viktor |
Re: starting problems
"electricked" <no_emails_please> wrote in message
news:wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com... > Hi all, > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it > the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car > automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to > start the car while it's already running. > > Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it > could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a > "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and > it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this > has anything to do with it. > > TIA > > --Viktor I just removed the starter and I'm about to test if the pinion gear pops out and spins right. The teeth on the starter gear are a "little" worn out. The teeth on the fly wheel look pretty bad though. I don't know if the starter caused the bad teeth or if the fly wheel caused the malfunction. I guess I'll find out once I test the starter. Can someone tell me how hard it is to replace the flywheel on a 98 accord? What's the basic procedure? What do I have to remove? How much would it cost for the part and replacement at a decent shop? Any feedback is welcome and greatly appreciated. --Viktor |
Re: starting problems
"electricked" <no_emails_please> wrote in message
news:wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com... > Hi all, > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it > the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car > automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to > start the car while it's already running. > > Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it > could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a > "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and > it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this > has anything to do with it. > > TIA > > --Viktor I just removed the starter and I'm about to test if the pinion gear pops out and spins right. The teeth on the starter gear are a "little" worn out. The teeth on the fly wheel look pretty bad though. I don't know if the starter caused the bad teeth or if the fly wheel caused the malfunction. I guess I'll find out once I test the starter. Can someone tell me how hard it is to replace the flywheel on a 98 accord? What's the basic procedure? What do I have to remove? How much would it cost for the part and replacement at a decent shop? Any feedback is welcome and greatly appreciated. --Viktor |
Re: starting problems
electricked wrote:
> > Hi all, > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start > it the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later > the car automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when > you try to start the car while it's already running. > You problems could be starter related or they could be due to a faulty ignition switch. I find it curious that your car is starting "automatically" and this suggests that there could be a starter relay in the system that's malfunctioning. I'm really not too familiar with the '98 Accords but I hope that this gives you some additional ideas on things to check. If you don't have one already, you can get a factory service manual from http://www.helminc.com. In response to your second post, if you find that the starter is ok (and the problem lies elsewhere) then you can replace the starter pinion gear and the flywheel's ring gear to correct for the damage that's already been done. The latter is considerably more difficult and involves removing the transmission. If you're not prepared to do this then it might be best to have a shop perform the work. Eric |
Re: starting problems
electricked wrote:
> > Hi all, > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start > it the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later > the car automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when > you try to start the car while it's already running. > You problems could be starter related or they could be due to a faulty ignition switch. I find it curious that your car is starting "automatically" and this suggests that there could be a starter relay in the system that's malfunctioning. I'm really not too familiar with the '98 Accords but I hope that this gives you some additional ideas on things to check. If you don't have one already, you can get a factory service manual from http://www.helminc.com. In response to your second post, if you find that the starter is ok (and the problem lies elsewhere) then you can replace the starter pinion gear and the flywheel's ring gear to correct for the damage that's already been done. The latter is considerably more difficult and involves removing the transmission. If you're not prepared to do this then it might be best to have a shop perform the work. Eric |
Re: starting problems
electricked wrote:
> > Hi all, > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start > it the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later > the car automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when > you try to start the car while it's already running. > You problems could be starter related or they could be due to a faulty ignition switch. I find it curious that your car is starting "automatically" and this suggests that there could be a starter relay in the system that's malfunctioning. I'm really not too familiar with the '98 Accords but I hope that this gives you some additional ideas on things to check. If you don't have one already, you can get a factory service manual from http://www.helminc.com. In response to your second post, if you find that the starter is ok (and the problem lies elsewhere) then you can replace the starter pinion gear and the flywheel's ring gear to correct for the damage that's already been done. The latter is considerably more difficult and involves removing the transmission. If you're not prepared to do this then it might be best to have a shop perform the work. Eric |
Re: starting problems
> You problems could be starter related or they could be due to a faulty
> ignition switch. I find it curious that your car is starting > "automatically" and this suggests that there could be a starter relay in the > system that's malfunctioning. I'm really not too familiar with the '98 > Accords but I hope that this gives you some additional ideas on things to > check. If you don't have one already, you can get a factory service manual > from http://www.helminc.com. > > In response to your second post, if you find that the starter is ok (and the > problem lies elsewhere) then you can replace the starter pinion gear and the > flywheel's ring gear to correct for the damage that's already been done. > The latter is considerably more difficult and involves removing the > transmission. If you're not prepared to do this then it might be best to > have a shop perform the work. > > Eric Thanks for your reply Eric. Unfortunately my battery is dead now since I had to move the car on the street with the lights on so it's charging up. Hopefully I'll get to test the starter tomorrow. Actually, I'm ready to do any repair on my accord but I don't have the tools nor time for this type of job (changing the flywheel is a major job). Do you think the flywheel gear will hold like that if I replace the pinion gear on the starter? I'll see how much I can get done tomorrow (I have three exams on wednesday so my schedule is a bit rough at the moment). I'll get to it by thursday eventually. Once again, thanks! --Viktor |
Re: starting problems
> You problems could be starter related or they could be due to a faulty
> ignition switch. I find it curious that your car is starting > "automatically" and this suggests that there could be a starter relay in the > system that's malfunctioning. I'm really not too familiar with the '98 > Accords but I hope that this gives you some additional ideas on things to > check. If you don't have one already, you can get a factory service manual > from http://www.helminc.com. > > In response to your second post, if you find that the starter is ok (and the > problem lies elsewhere) then you can replace the starter pinion gear and the > flywheel's ring gear to correct for the damage that's already been done. > The latter is considerably more difficult and involves removing the > transmission. If you're not prepared to do this then it might be best to > have a shop perform the work. > > Eric Thanks for your reply Eric. Unfortunately my battery is dead now since I had to move the car on the street with the lights on so it's charging up. Hopefully I'll get to test the starter tomorrow. Actually, I'm ready to do any repair on my accord but I don't have the tools nor time for this type of job (changing the flywheel is a major job). Do you think the flywheel gear will hold like that if I replace the pinion gear on the starter? I'll see how much I can get done tomorrow (I have three exams on wednesday so my schedule is a bit rough at the moment). I'll get to it by thursday eventually. Once again, thanks! --Viktor |
Re: starting problems
> You problems could be starter related or they could be due to a faulty
> ignition switch. I find it curious that your car is starting > "automatically" and this suggests that there could be a starter relay in the > system that's malfunctioning. I'm really not too familiar with the '98 > Accords but I hope that this gives you some additional ideas on things to > check. If you don't have one already, you can get a factory service manual > from http://www.helminc.com. > > In response to your second post, if you find that the starter is ok (and the > problem lies elsewhere) then you can replace the starter pinion gear and the > flywheel's ring gear to correct for the damage that's already been done. > The latter is considerably more difficult and involves removing the > transmission. If you're not prepared to do this then it might be best to > have a shop perform the work. > > Eric Thanks for your reply Eric. Unfortunately my battery is dead now since I had to move the car on the street with the lights on so it's charging up. Hopefully I'll get to test the starter tomorrow. Actually, I'm ready to do any repair on my accord but I don't have the tools nor time for this type of job (changing the flywheel is a major job). Do you think the flywheel gear will hold like that if I replace the pinion gear on the starter? I'll see how much I can get done tomorrow (I have three exams on wednesday so my schedule is a bit rough at the moment). I'll get to it by thursday eventually. Once again, thanks! --Viktor |
Re: starting problems
"electricked" <no_emails_please> wrote in
news:KKGdnfVZGvjQeqfdRVn-gg@comcast.com: > Do you think the flywheel gear will hold like that if I replace the > pinion gear on the starter? If the flywheel teeth are bad enough,they will damage the new starter drive gear,when it slips and gnashes against the next group of flywheel teeth. Your flywheel and starter gears probably were originally damaged when someone kept cranking the motor after it had already started. -- Jim Yanik jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: starting problems
"electricked" <no_emails_please> wrote in
news:KKGdnfVZGvjQeqfdRVn-gg@comcast.com: > Do you think the flywheel gear will hold like that if I replace the > pinion gear on the starter? If the flywheel teeth are bad enough,they will damage the new starter drive gear,when it slips and gnashes against the next group of flywheel teeth. Your flywheel and starter gears probably were originally damaged when someone kept cranking the motor after it had already started. -- Jim Yanik jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: starting problems
"electricked" <no_emails_please> wrote in
news:KKGdnfVZGvjQeqfdRVn-gg@comcast.com: > Do you think the flywheel gear will hold like that if I replace the > pinion gear on the starter? If the flywheel teeth are bad enough,they will damage the new starter drive gear,when it slips and gnashes against the next group of flywheel teeth. Your flywheel and starter gears probably were originally damaged when someone kept cranking the motor after it had already started. -- Jim Yanik jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: starting problems
In article <wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com>, "electricked"
<no_emails_please> wrote: > Hi all, > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it > the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car > automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to > start the car while it's already running. > > Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it > could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a > "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and > it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this > has anything to do with it. > > TIA > > --Viktor Your car might be covered under the recall. I know for sure that many 1999 Honda Accords--they look exactly like 1998 Accords--were recalled due to ignition switch problems. You should ask your dealer about the recall. If someone knows the website where the information about the recall can be found--please post it. try this site--it might have the information http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/992425AW.html |
Re: starting problems
In article <wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com>, "electricked"
<no_emails_please> wrote: > Hi all, > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it > the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car > automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to > start the car while it's already running. > > Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it > could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a > "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and > it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this > has anything to do with it. > > TIA > > --Viktor Your car might be covered under the recall. I know for sure that many 1999 Honda Accords--they look exactly like 1998 Accords--were recalled due to ignition switch problems. You should ask your dealer about the recall. If someone knows the website where the information about the recall can be found--please post it. try this site--it might have the information http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/992425AW.html |
Re: starting problems
In article <wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com>, "electricked"
<no_emails_please> wrote: > Hi all, > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it > the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car > automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to > start the car while it's already running. > > Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it > could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a > "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and > it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this > has anything to do with it. > > TIA > > --Viktor Your car might be covered under the recall. I know for sure that many 1999 Honda Accords--they look exactly like 1998 Accords--were recalled due to ignition switch problems. You should ask your dealer about the recall. If someone knows the website where the information about the recall can be found--please post it. try this site--it might have the information http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/992425AW.html |
Re: starting problems
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns94996EA662A7Fjyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. . > "electricked" <no_emails_please> wrote in > news:KKGdnfVZGvjQeqfdRVn-gg@comcast.com: > > > > > Do you think the flywheel gear will hold like that if I replace the > > pinion gear on the starter? > > If the flywheel teeth are bad enough,they will damage the new starter drive > gear,when it slips and gnashes against the next group of flywheel teeth. > Your flywheel and starter gears probably were originally damaged when > someone kept cranking the motor after it had already started. > > -- > Jim Yanik > jyanik-at-kua.net I don't want to embarass the person who did it because he's my father! Heh it slipped. Anyway... He thinks he knows everything. I told him to stop trying to start the car before we knew what the problems was but he's very persuasive. I thought it was the starter giving up or with worn out teeth since I had bought a less quality starter but after I removed it I noticed the flywheel teeth are 1/16-1/8 gone and the starter pinion gear is almost brand as new. How much would it cost to fix it up? I don't have the proper tools nor time at the moment to remove the whole transmission. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! --Viktor |
Re: starting problems
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns94996EA662A7Fjyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. . > "electricked" <no_emails_please> wrote in > news:KKGdnfVZGvjQeqfdRVn-gg@comcast.com: > > > > > Do you think the flywheel gear will hold like that if I replace the > > pinion gear on the starter? > > If the flywheel teeth are bad enough,they will damage the new starter drive > gear,when it slips and gnashes against the next group of flywheel teeth. > Your flywheel and starter gears probably were originally damaged when > someone kept cranking the motor after it had already started. > > -- > Jim Yanik > jyanik-at-kua.net I don't want to embarass the person who did it because he's my father! Heh it slipped. Anyway... He thinks he knows everything. I told him to stop trying to start the car before we knew what the problems was but he's very persuasive. I thought it was the starter giving up or with worn out teeth since I had bought a less quality starter but after I removed it I noticed the flywheel teeth are 1/16-1/8 gone and the starter pinion gear is almost brand as new. How much would it cost to fix it up? I don't have the proper tools nor time at the moment to remove the whole transmission. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! --Viktor |
Re: starting problems
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns94996EA662A7Fjyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. . > "electricked" <no_emails_please> wrote in > news:KKGdnfVZGvjQeqfdRVn-gg@comcast.com: > > > > > Do you think the flywheel gear will hold like that if I replace the > > pinion gear on the starter? > > If the flywheel teeth are bad enough,they will damage the new starter drive > gear,when it slips and gnashes against the next group of flywheel teeth. > Your flywheel and starter gears probably were originally damaged when > someone kept cranking the motor after it had already started. > > -- > Jim Yanik > jyanik-at-kua.net I don't want to embarass the person who did it because he's my father! Heh it slipped. Anyway... He thinks he knows everything. I told him to stop trying to start the car before we knew what the problems was but he's very persuasive. I thought it was the starter giving up or with worn out teeth since I had bought a less quality starter but after I removed it I noticed the flywheel teeth are 1/16-1/8 gone and the starter pinion gear is almost brand as new. How much would it cost to fix it up? I don't have the proper tools nor time at the moment to remove the whole transmission. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! --Viktor |
Re: starting problems
Yeah there's a recall for the ignition switch and the tranny. Does the
recall mean they should fix it for free if it's broken? If so, what if I've replaced the stock one once due to problems and now it's broken again? --Viktor "T. Nelson" <tnelson@nospam.com> wrote in message news:tnelson-2402040920150001@pm2-broad-170.snlo.dialup.fix.net... > In article <wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com>, "electricked" > <no_emails_please> wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it > > the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car > > automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to > > start the car while it's already running. > > > > Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it > > could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a > > "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and > > it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this > > has anything to do with it. > > > > TIA > > > > --Viktor > > Your car might be covered under the recall. I know for sure that many 1999 > Honda Accords--they look exactly like 1998 Accords--were recalled due to > ignition switch problems. You should ask your dealer about the recall. If > someone knows the website where the information about the recall can be > found--please post it. > try this site--it might have the information > http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/992425AW.html |
Re: starting problems
Yeah there's a recall for the ignition switch and the tranny. Does the
recall mean they should fix it for free if it's broken? If so, what if I've replaced the stock one once due to problems and now it's broken again? --Viktor "T. Nelson" <tnelson@nospam.com> wrote in message news:tnelson-2402040920150001@pm2-broad-170.snlo.dialup.fix.net... > In article <wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com>, "electricked" > <no_emails_please> wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it > > the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car > > automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to > > start the car while it's already running. > > > > Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it > > could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a > > "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and > > it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this > > has anything to do with it. > > > > TIA > > > > --Viktor > > Your car might be covered under the recall. I know for sure that many 1999 > Honda Accords--they look exactly like 1998 Accords--were recalled due to > ignition switch problems. You should ask your dealer about the recall. If > someone knows the website where the information about the recall can be > found--please post it. > try this site--it might have the information > http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/992425AW.html |
Re: starting problems
Yeah there's a recall for the ignition switch and the tranny. Does the
recall mean they should fix it for free if it's broken? If so, what if I've replaced the stock one once due to problems and now it's broken again? --Viktor "T. Nelson" <tnelson@nospam.com> wrote in message news:tnelson-2402040920150001@pm2-broad-170.snlo.dialup.fix.net... > In article <wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com>, "electricked" > <no_emails_please> wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the > > first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it > > the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car > > automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to > > start the car while it's already running. > > > > Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it > > could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a > > "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and > > it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this > > has anything to do with it. > > > > TIA > > > > --Viktor > > Your car might be covered under the recall. I know for sure that many 1999 > Honda Accords--they look exactly like 1998 Accords--were recalled due to > ignition switch problems. You should ask your dealer about the recall. If > someone knows the website where the information about the recall can be > found--please post it. > try this site--it might have the information > http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/992425AW.html |
Re: starting problems
On 2/24/04 11:20 AM, in article
tnelson-2402040920150001@pm2-broad-1...dialup.fix.net, "T. Nelson" <tnelson@nospam.com> wrote: > In article <wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com>, "electricked" > <no_emails_please> wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the >> first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it >> the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car >> automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to >> start the car while it's already running. >> >> Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it >> could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a >> "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and >> it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this >> has anything to do with it. >> >> TIA >> >> --Viktor > > Your car might be covered under the recall. I know for sure that many 1999 > Honda Accords--they look exactly like 1998 Accords--were recalled due to > ignition switch problems. You should ask your dealer about the recall. If > someone knows the website where the information about the recall can be > found--please post it. > try this site--it might have the information > http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/992425AW.html This does not sound anything like the ignition switch problem. |
Re: starting problems
On 2/24/04 11:20 AM, in article
tnelson-2402040920150001@pm2-broad-1...dialup.fix.net, "T. Nelson" <tnelson@nospam.com> wrote: > In article <wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com>, "electricked" > <no_emails_please> wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the >> first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it >> the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car >> automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to >> start the car while it's already running. >> >> Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it >> could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a >> "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and >> it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this >> has anything to do with it. >> >> TIA >> >> --Viktor > > Your car might be covered under the recall. I know for sure that many 1999 > Honda Accords--they look exactly like 1998 Accords--were recalled due to > ignition switch problems. You should ask your dealer about the recall. If > someone knows the website where the information about the recall can be > found--please post it. > try this site--it might have the information > http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/992425AW.html This does not sound anything like the ignition switch problem. |
Re: starting problems
On 2/24/04 11:20 AM, in article
tnelson-2402040920150001@pm2-broad-1...dialup.fix.net, "T. Nelson" <tnelson@nospam.com> wrote: > In article <wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com>, "electricked" > <no_emails_please> wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the >> first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it >> the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car >> automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to >> start the car while it's already running. >> >> Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it >> could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a >> "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and >> it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this >> has anything to do with it. >> >> TIA >> >> --Viktor > > Your car might be covered under the recall. I know for sure that many 1999 > Honda Accords--they look exactly like 1998 Accords--were recalled due to > ignition switch problems. You should ask your dealer about the recall. If > someone knows the website where the information about the recall can be > found--please post it. > try this site--it might have the information > http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/992425AW.html This does not sound anything like the ignition switch problem. |
Re: starting problems
On 2/24/04 11:20 AM, in article
tnelson-2402040920150001@pm2-broad-1...dialup.fix.net, "T. Nelson" <tnelson@nospam.com> wrote: > In article <wd2dnSzvuoNu_afdRVn-vg@comcast.com>, "electricked" > <no_emails_please> wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> This morning I tried starting my 98 accord and it woudln't start on the >> first go. A few more tries and it would start. Now, when I try to start it >> the engine spins for a second then stops, then half a second later the car >> automatically starts and I hear the noise that comes out when you try to >> start the car while it's already running. >> >> Any ideas what might be causing this? I'm thinking it's the starter but it >> could be something else (fuel related maybe?) On saturday night I put a >> "fuel injector cleaner" on a full tank of gas, drove it the whole night, and >> it's been sitting like this until this morning (monday). Wondering if this >> has anything to do with it. >> >> TIA >> >> --Viktor > > Your car might be covered under the recall. I know for sure that many 1999 > Honda Accords--they look exactly like 1998 Accords--were recalled due to > ignition switch problems. You should ask your dealer about the recall. If > someone knows the website where the information about the recall can be > found--please post it. > try this site--it might have the information > http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/992425AW.html This does not sound anything like the ignition switch problem. |
Re: starting problems
In article <atednf0TmvzDJ6bdRVn-jw@comcast.com>, "electricked"
<no_emails_please> wrote: > Yeah there's a recall for the ignition switch and the tranny. Does the > recall mean they should fix it for free if it's broken? If so, what if I've > replaced the stock one once due to problems and now it's broken again? > > --Viktor Viktor, I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your vehicle. |
Re: starting problems
In article <atednf0TmvzDJ6bdRVn-jw@comcast.com>, "electricked"
<no_emails_please> wrote: > Yeah there's a recall for the ignition switch and the tranny. Does the > recall mean they should fix it for free if it's broken? If so, what if I've > replaced the stock one once due to problems and now it's broken again? > > --Viktor Viktor, I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your vehicle. |
Re: starting problems
In article <atednf0TmvzDJ6bdRVn-jw@comcast.com>, "electricked"
<no_emails_please> wrote: > Yeah there's a recall for the ignition switch and the tranny. Does the > recall mean they should fix it for free if it's broken? If so, what if I've > replaced the stock one once due to problems and now it's broken again? > > --Viktor Viktor, I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your vehicle. |
Re: starting problems
In article <atednf0TmvzDJ6bdRVn-jw@comcast.com>, "electricked"
<no_emails_please> wrote: > Yeah there's a recall for the ignition switch and the tranny. Does the > recall mean they should fix it for free if it's broken? If so, what if I've > replaced the stock one once due to problems and now it's broken again? > > --Viktor Viktor, I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your vehicle. |
Re: starting problems
> I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service
> manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the > dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the > recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a > hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will > use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service > manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask > for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your > vehicle. The dealerships would not balk at doing recall work, they get paid by honda to do it, so I doubt the service manager was lying. |
Re: starting problems
> I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service
> manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the > dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the > recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a > hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will > use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service > manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask > for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your > vehicle. The dealerships would not balk at doing recall work, they get paid by honda to do it, so I doubt the service manager was lying. |
Re: starting problems
> I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service
> manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the > dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the > recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a > hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will > use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service > manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask > for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your > vehicle. The dealerships would not balk at doing recall work, they get paid by honda to do it, so I doubt the service manager was lying. |
Re: starting problems
> I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service
> manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the > dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the > recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a > hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will > use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service > manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask > for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your > vehicle. The dealerships would not balk at doing recall work, they get paid by honda to do it, so I doubt the service manager was lying. |
Re: starting problems
In article <403EAA6D.C7C8F42D@junkmail.com>, Randolph <trash@junkmail.com>
wrote: > > I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service > > manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the > > dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the > > recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a > > hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will > > use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service > > manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask > > for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your > > vehicle. > > The dealerships would not balk at doing recall work, they get paid by > honda to do it, so I doubt the service manager was lying. I hope that you are right. The web site indicated that all 1999 Accords were included in the recall but the service manager told me that only specific 1999 Accords are covered by the recall based on vin numbers. |
Re: starting problems
In article <403EAA6D.C7C8F42D@junkmail.com>, Randolph <trash@junkmail.com>
wrote: > > I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service > > manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the > > dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the > > recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a > > hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will > > use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service > > manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask > > for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your > > vehicle. > > The dealerships would not balk at doing recall work, they get paid by > honda to do it, so I doubt the service manager was lying. I hope that you are right. The web site indicated that all 1999 Accords were included in the recall but the service manager told me that only specific 1999 Accords are covered by the recall based on vin numbers. |
Re: starting problems
In article <403EAA6D.C7C8F42D@junkmail.com>, Randolph <trash@junkmail.com>
wrote: > > I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service > > manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the > > dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the > > recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a > > hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will > > use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service > > manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask > > for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your > > vehicle. > > The dealerships would not balk at doing recall work, they get paid by > honda to do it, so I doubt the service manager was lying. I hope that you are right. The web site indicated that all 1999 Accords were included in the recall but the service manager told me that only specific 1999 Accords are covered by the recall based on vin numbers. |
Re: starting problems
In article <403EAA6D.C7C8F42D@junkmail.com>, Randolph <trash@junkmail.com>
wrote: > > I don't know the answer to your question but when I asked the service > > manager about it, he typed the number that is engraved on the top of the > > dashboard in his computer and it showed that my car was not covered by the > > recall. He may have been lying to me since I have a 1999 Accord. I made a > > hard copy of the items from the web site related to the recall and will > > use them if I ever have problems with my ignition switch. The service > > manager at your dealership should be able to answer your questions. Ask > > for a hard copy of anything he finds on his computer related to your > > vehicle. > > The dealerships would not balk at doing recall work, they get paid by > honda to do it, so I doubt the service manager was lying. I hope that you are right. The web site indicated that all 1999 Accords were included in the recall but the service manager told me that only specific 1999 Accords are covered by the recall based on vin numbers. |
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